PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Onassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Stinson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Onassis
vs
Stinson

190 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Onassis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onassis shoots in and drives through. Stinson sprawls well.
Andrew Onassis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onassis tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onassis is defended easily by Stinson.
Onassis shoots in for a takedown but Stinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Onassis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Onassis tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stinson.
Onassis tries for a takedown but Stinson manages to get underhooks.
Stinson has had enough of the clinch but Onassis keeps him there for the moment.
Stinson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onassis prevents Stinson from breaking the clinch.
Stinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Onassis taking a breather.
Onassis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Onassis tries a knee to the head but Stinson blocks it.

Onassis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson misses with a head kick.
Onassis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stinson's waist but Stinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onassis off to one side.
Onassis shoots in looking for a takedown. Stinson tries to sprawl out of it but Onassis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Onassis.
Onassis looks to clinch
and Stinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onassis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stinson sprawls well. Stinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onassis gets slowly back to his feet.
Onassis is breathing heavily.
Onassis has his takedown stuffed
and Stinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Onassis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Stinson clinches with his opponent.
Onassis has Stinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Stinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Onassis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson lands with a kick to the temple. Onassis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Onassis slaps away a takedown attempt from Stinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Onassis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onassis fails to pull guard.
Stinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onassis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Onassis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Onassis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stinson is defending well for now.
Onassis tries for a takedown but Stinson manages to get underhooks.

Stinson breaks the clinch.
Stinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Onassis's calf.
Stinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Onassis throws a lazy head kick

and Stinson counters with a single leg into guard. Onassis didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Stinson won't allow Onassis to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Onassis trying to control the position.
Stinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Onassis looking to control.

Stinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Onassis wants to clinch

and Stinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stinson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Onassis's defenses.
Onassis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Onassis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stinson blocks it with crossed arms.

Stinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Onassis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stinson sprawls well. Stinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onassis gets slowly back to his feet.
Stinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Onassis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Onassis from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onassis is pressing down on Stinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stinson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stinson misses with a body kick.
Onassis fails to land the takedown.
Onassis wants to clinch but Stinson slips to the side
and Onassis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onassis shoots in for a takedown but Stinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onassis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onassis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Onassis moves away from the strike by Stinson.

Stinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Onassis pulls guard successfully.
Onassis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson preventing the sweep.
Onassis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Onassis is trying to keep Stinson in close.
Onassis pulls Stinson in close to prevent any damage.
Stinson is stalling in the full guard.
Onassis is trying to keep Stinson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Onassis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Onassis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stinson's guard.

Stinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onassis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrew Onassis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stinson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Onassis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onassis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Onassis scores a takedown into full mount!
Stinson regains half guard.
Onassis is looking to stall here but Stinson recovers full guard.
Stinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onassis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Onassis wants to control but Stinson is having none of it.
Stinson controlling from mount.
Onassis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Onassis breaks Stinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Onassis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Onassis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stinson but Stinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Onassis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Onassis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stinson swivels and escapes.
Stinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stinson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stinson moves into the clinch.
Onassis looking for a takedown.
Stinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Onassis missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onassis is trying to break the clinch but Stinson has him pressed against the cage.

Stinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Onassis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stinson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Onassis clinches with his opponent.
Onassis missing with knees to the body.
Onassis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Onassis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Onassis's guard.
Stinson stopping the sweep attempt from Onassis.
Stinson wants to control from the top but Onassis keeps moving.
Stinson won't allow Onassis to sweep him here.
Stinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Onassis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stinson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson stopping the sweep attempt from Onassis.

Stinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stinson won't allow Onassis to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Onassis closes the distance but Stinson moves to the side
and Stinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onassis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Onassis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stinson's guard.

Stinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Onassis shoots in but no luck this time.
Onassis closes the distance but Stinson moves to the side
and Stinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Onassis wants to clinch but Stinson slips to the side
and Stinson counters with a good low kick that Onassis was not able to check.
Stinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Onassis darts in trying to clinch
and Onassis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onassis fails with the takedown.
Onassis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Onassis.
Onassis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Onassis somewhat.
Onassis tries to clinch but Stinson moves out of range.
Onassis avoids the head kick by Stinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onassis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stinson lands with a hook. Onassis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Onassis wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Stinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Stinson!