PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakima Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard In Da Paint (Dirty Version) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlton
vs
Barton

184 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shakima Barton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barton prevents Carlton from standing back up.
Barton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carlton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barton.
Barton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlton is breathing heavily.
Carlton moves into full guard.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton is in close to Carlton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barton is working Carlton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barton.
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
Barton scoring with some ground and pound.
Barton chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barton postures up in Carlton's guard and throws a big left but Carlton blocks it.
Barton postures up and lands a big shot to Carlton's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barton landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
Barton throwing strikes but missing.
Barton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carlton's head.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
Barton working some strikes from top position.
Carlton has momentary wrist control but Barton slips an elbow through the middle.
Barton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlton's head.
Barton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barton postures up and lands a big shot to Carlton's brow.
Barton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barton lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton chips away with some ground and pound.
Barton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barton thows a big elbow that misses.
Carlton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shakima Barton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlton sprawls well initially but Barton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Carlton's temple.
Carlton won't allow Barton to pass to mount.
Barton 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.
Barton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carlton is trying to stand back up but Barton is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barton 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.
Ground and pound from Barton.
Carlton has hold of Barton's hands but Barton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Barton.
Barton is nestled in close to Carlton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlton wants to control but Barton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barton is working away from the top position though.
Barton working over Carlton with some ground and pound. Carlton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands strikes from half guard.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barton is nestled in close to Carlton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakima Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barton 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.
Carlton is trying to maintain the position but Barton is very close to passing his half guard.
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton working over Carlton with some ground and pound. Carlton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlton taking some punishment here, with Barton in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton wants to get back to his feet.
Barton thows a huge punch but Carlton dodges it nicely.
Barton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barton working Carlton over with strikes.
Barton 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.
Barton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlton defending well though.
Barton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barton lands strikes from half guard.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlton wants to get back to his feet.
Carlton wants to improve his position but Barton is controlling well.
Barton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
Barton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shakima Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carlton throws a lazy head kick

and Barton counters with a single leg into guard. Carlton didn't expect that.
Barton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barton lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barton works over Carlton with some ground and pound from guard.
Barton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barton landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barton postures up in Carlton's guard and throws a big left but Carlton blocks it.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
Barton is working Carlton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barton passes Carlton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barton drops an elbow to the side of Carlton's head.
Barton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barton slips a nice elbow through Carlton's hands, connecting with Carlton's forehead.
Carlton has hold of Barton's hands but Barton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carlton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barton working Carlton over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barton.
Barton thows a huge punch but Carlton dodges it nicely.
Barton throwing shots but Carlton is blocking nicely.
Barton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlton defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barton lands a nice short elbow.
Barton winds up and cracks Carlton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlton is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Carlton's temple.
Carlton is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
Carlton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barton is thwarting Carlton's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Carlton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barton pulls his head out easily.
Barton working Carlton over with strikes.
Barton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barton drops an elbow to the side of Carlton's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Barton there.
Johnny Carlton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barton working Carlton over with strikes.
Barton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carlton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlton wants to control but Barton is keeping busy.
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barton thows a huge punch but Carlton dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakima Barton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barton 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 Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakima Barton!