PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Enqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enqvist has chosen Powerglove - Storm Eagle as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ronnie Carlton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronnie Carlton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Carlton
vs
Enqvist

180 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lars Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enqvist as he avoids it easily.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlton is just out of range.
Carlton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carlton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enqvist shoots and misses

and Carlton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlton tries to pass to full mount but Enqvist defends it.
Enqvist trying to control but Carlton postures up.
Carlton passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enqvist is looking to regain half guard here but Carlton keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carlton is trying to get an arm triangle but Enqvist is defending well.
Enqvist tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Carlton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carlton is looking to take a break and control but Enqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Carlton swings around for an armbar but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carlton's guard.
Carlton wants to control but Enqvist passes easily into half guard.
Enqvist passes to side control.
Carlton wants to control but Enqvist postures up.
Enqvist working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is trying to escape the position but Enqvist is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Carlton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Enqvist working the ground and pound from side control.
Carlton is not content to let Enqvist control the position.
Enqvist cracks Carlton with a big right hand but Carlton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carlton struggling a bit here.
Carlton is looking to regain half guard here but Enqvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Enqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlton keeps working.
Carlton regains half guard, as Enqvist was trying to land strikes.

Carlton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist trying to control the action but Carlton is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enqvist scores with a three punch combo!
Enqvist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carlton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enqvist throws a combination that misses
and Carlton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlton is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlton misses the target.
Enqvist throws a right and a left that Carlton avoids nicely.
Carlton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Enqvist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Enqvist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Carlton looking for a guillotine here but Enqvist defends easily.
Enqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist forces his way into half guard.
Enqvist slips a nice elbow through Carlton's hands, connecting with Carlton's forehead.
Enqvist working Carlton over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Enqvist there.

Enqvist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlton regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carlton working for a triangle but Enqvist defends it easily.
Enqvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlton is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Enqvist dominated that round.
That's time! Carlton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlton is just out of range.
Ronnie Carlton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enqvist lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Enqvist lands.
Enqvist throws a jab when Carlton was well out of range.
Carlton has his takedown stuffed
and Enqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Enqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Enqvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enqvist grinds an elbow into Carlton's temple.
Enqvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carlton!
Enqvist scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enqvist trying to control but Carlton is having none of it.
Enqvist with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Enqvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Enqvist landing strikes from the mount and Carlton is in trouble!
Carlton tries to lock up and control but Enqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Enqvist landing strikes from the mount and Carlton is in trouble!
Enqvist raining down shots from the mount!
Enqvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lars Enqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enqvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Enqvist working the ground and pound effectively.
Enqvist landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Carlton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enqvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carlton is trying desperately to improve position.

Enqvist is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carlton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carlton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlton trying to control the position from guard on top but Enqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Enqvist is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Enqvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enqvist trying to control but Carlton is working from the bottom.
Carlton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Enqvist cracks Carlton with a solid left hand.
Enqvist trying to control but Carlton is working from the bottom.
Enqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Enqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Enqvist thows a big elbow that misses.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Enqvist moves out of range as Carlton strikes.
A punch combination from Enqvist misses.
Carlton avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlton manages to avoid it.
A cross from Carlton lands.
Enqvist throws a hook to the side of Carlton's head but Carlton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown by Carlton or perhaps it was just good defense by Enqvist which made him look bad.
Carlton looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range.
Enqvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enqvist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlton rather than just go for the knockout.
Enqvist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Carlton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Enqvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlton misses with a takedown attempt

and Enqvist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Enqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Enqvist jabs at Carlton's body.
Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Carlton's shoulder, as Carlton tries to avoid the shot.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Carlton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enqvist did well to prevent Carlton getting side control.
Carlton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enqvist keeps working.
Carlton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlton throwing shots but Enqvist is blocking nicely.
Enqvist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carlton looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enqvist is pulling down on Carlton's head to control his posture.
Enqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlton tries to free his leg and advance position but Enqvist is retaining full guard.

Carlton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enqvist is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carlton, into his guard.
Enqvist wants to control from the top but Carlton keeps moving.

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.
Carlton is trying to control the position but Enqvist postures up.
Enqvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlton is looking for a sweep.
Enqvist is looking to take a break and control but Carlton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlton is trying to get back to half guard.
Enqvist is chipping away with strikes.
Carlton misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Carlton struggling a bit here.
Carlton gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist trying to pass the guard but Carlton defending well.
Enqvist wants to take a breather but Carlton is having none of it.

Carlton looking for submissions off his back.
Enqvist is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Enqvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlton has hold of Enqvist's hands but Enqvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lars Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enqvist in particular looking to stall.
Enqvist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Enqvist content to control rather than advance.
Enqvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carlton is looking for a sweep. Enqvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enqvist is looking to take a break and control but Carlton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronnie Carlton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Enqvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Enqvist's back!
Enqvist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enqvist wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carlton.

Carlton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Enqvist has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Enqvist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enqvist 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Enqvist!