PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onslaught Massacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Baratheon
vs
Massacre

164 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Product Of Champions

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Onslaught Massacre!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massacre tries to clinch there but Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some bone on bone action there as Massacre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Massacre moves into the clinch successfully.
Massacre misses with a punch to the body.

Massacre decides to pull guard.
Baratheon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Massacre has wrist control.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Massacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon slips nicely into half guard.
Massacre keeping hold of Baratheon's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massacre gets full guard.
Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massacre working a defensive guard here.
Baratheon is looking to stand up but Massacre won't let him.
Massacre working a defensive guard here.
Massacre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baratheon controls the pace.
Baratheon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massacre keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baratheon looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baratheon trying to control but Massacre is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Massacre blocks a low kick nicely.

Baratheon gets caught napping as Massacre dives in and scores a takedown. Baratheon manages to retain guard.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Massacre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Massacre trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Massacre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Baratheon working for a triangle but Massacre defends it easily.

Baratheon has his foot on Massacre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Massacre works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Baratheon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Massacre pushing down on Baratheon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baratheon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Baratheon looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baratheon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Massacre slows the pace down in half guard.
Massacre trying to control from half guard but Baratheon is working away.
Baratheon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massacre.
Massacre looks to land a strike but Baratheon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Massacre is proving a slippery customer.
Massacre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baratheon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onslaught Massacre dominated that round.
That's time! Baratheon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice leg kick lands there from Baratheon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baratheon, right into the meat.
Massacre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massacre fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon swats away the attempt to clinch by Massacre.
Baratheon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baratheon throws a push kick but Massacre slaps the foot to one side.
Baratheon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massacre counters with a one-two to the body.
Baratheon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Massacre blocks the leg kick.

Massacre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Massacre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Massacre is pressing down on Baratheon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baratheon is holding on for now.
Massacre controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Massacre is looking for a kimura but Baratheon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Massacre to get the leverage.
Massacre not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Massacre seems to be looking for submissions.
Baratheon is trying to maintain the position but Massacre is very close to passing his half guard.
Massacre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep. Massacre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Massacre is controlling the pace.
Massacre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baratheon is staying active underneath Massacre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Massacre forces Baratheon back against the cage and clinches.

Massacre manages to break the clinch.
Massacre avoids the head kick by Baratheon.
Massacre throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Baratheon gets caught flat footed, as Massacre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Massacre trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Baratheon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Massacre stands and throws Baratheon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Massacre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Baratheon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baratheon's face as Massacre controls the position.
Baratheon tries to buck Massacre off but Massacre is having none of it.
Massacre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Baratheon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Massacre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Massacre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onslaught Massacre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Baratheon throws a front kick aimed at Massacre's knee but Massacre avoids it well.
Baratheon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baratheon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baratheon.
Massacre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Massacre gets a takedown into half guard.
Massacre throwing shots but Baratheon is blocking nicely.
Massacre is controlling the pace.
Baratheon wants to control but Massacre is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massacre is taking a breather. Baratheon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Massacre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Massacre slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Massacre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baratheon connects with a leg kick. Massacre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stannis Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Massacre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Baratheon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Massacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baratheon defends it well.

Massacre is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Massacre is trying to work for a kimura but Baratheon is defending well.

Baratheon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massacre pulls his head out easily.
Baratheon won't allow Massacre to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baratheon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Massacre.
Baratheon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Massacre trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.

Massacre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Massacre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Massacre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Onslaught Massacre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massacre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onslaught Massacre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Massacre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onslaught Massacre!