PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 989 p4p, 159 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 3431 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burgundy
vs
Baratheon

188 cm
37
215 lbs
42 - 17 - 0

193 cm
31
223 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sportivité
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
Baratheon unleashes a big counter combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Burgundy.

It looks like Stannis Baratheon has been cut.
Baratheon misses with an uppercut. Burgundy saw that one coming.
Burgundy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Burgundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Baratheon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
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!
A head kick misses from Burgundy.
Baratheon moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Burgundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Baratheon blocks the low kick.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Baratheon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baratheon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Baratheon swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy misses with a hook
and Baratheon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
As Burgundy backs off Baratheon throws a huge counter combo but Burgundy manages to avoid it all.
Burgundy lands with a nice body kick.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baratheon looks winded!
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Burgundy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgundy walks into a stiff left hand from Baratheon.
A slow jab from Burgundy misses its intended target.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burgundy throws a right hand that misses
and Baratheon counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Baratheon to acknowledge the strikes.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Burgundy moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a jab when Burgundy was well out of range.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Baratheon counters with a left and a right that stings Burgundy.
Burgundy with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Baratheon's head but Baratheon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy throws a shot from downtown. Baratheon moves away and avoids it.
Burgundy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a wild combination.
Burgundy takes a swing at Baratheon's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baratheon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Burgundy lands a big uppercut and Baratheon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baratheon looks OK. Burgundy waves Baratheon back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Burgundy.

Burgundy drops Baratheon with a beautiful combination! Baratheon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burgundy is looking for the KO!

Baratheon is rocked!
Baratheon staying out of range there.
Baratheon is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Baratheon tries to bum rush Burgundy with a series of wild strikes but Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon connects with a right hand. Burgundy shakes it off.
Baratheon lands a slapping body shot.
Baratheon seems to have recovered his senses.
Baratheon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
Baratheon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Baratheon checks a low kick from Burgundy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burgundy cracks Baratheon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Burgundy has closed the distance and engaged Baratheon in a clinch.

Baratheon drags the fight down to the ground.
Baratheon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burgundy is now in half guard.
Baratheon tries to roll over but Burgundy keeps him under control.
Baratheon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burgundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy wants to pass to mount but Baratheon is defending the position.
Burgundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baratheon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Baratheon misses with a hook.
Baratheon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burgundy blocks a jab.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgundy.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Burgundy with a series of wild strikes but Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
Burgundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baratheon.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgundy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Burgundy.
Baratheon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burgundy swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
Burgundy misses with a straight left.
Burgundy staying out of range there.
Burgundy looks to land a left hand but Baratheon moved out of range nicely.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Burgundy avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Burgundy.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy lands a leg kick that knocks Baratheon off balance momentarily.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgundy lands with a right hand.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baratheon can do to turn this around?
Baratheon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burgundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Baratheon's head.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
Burgundy is looking to counter punch.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Baratheon's head but Baratheon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon throws a series of strikes that have Burgundy backpedaling.
Burgundy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baratheon is able to avoid easily.
Burgundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon connects with a crisp jab.
Burgundy tries a low kick but Baratheon avoids it.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burgundy looks to land a left hand but Baratheon moved out of range nicely.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Burgundy there.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and Baratheon counters with a straight right hand.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy tries to counter by clinching up but Baratheon breaks away and moves out of range.
Baratheon blocks the body kick.

Burgundy lands a big right hand that sends Baratheon crashing to the mat! Burgundy stays standing though and waves Baratheon back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy finds Baratheon's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Baratheon flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Burgundy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Baratheon will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.