PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Scribble (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.

Barton
vs
Scribble

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Scribble!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barton forces Scribble back against the cage and clinches.
Barton prevents a body shot from Scribble.
Barton has Scribble pushed against the cage.
Barton lands a body shot.
Barton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scribble misses with a punch on the inside.
Scribble swings wildly with an uppercut but Barton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barton.
Scribble misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Barton.
Barton blocking some punches.
Scribble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barton tries to throw a body punch but Scribble avoids it by throwing Barton back against the cage.
Scribble swings wildly with an uppercut but Barton uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton cracks Scribble with a nice body shot.
Barton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scribble tries to stall but Barton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barton lands a nice shot to the body.
Scribble has a couple of punches blocked by Barton.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
Barton just leaning against Scribble, taking a breather.
Scribble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scribble swings wildly with an uppercut but Barton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scribble is trying to force a seperation but Barton has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton digs a right hand into Scribble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scribble's gas tank.
Barton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barton pushes Scribble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton blocks a body shot from Scribble.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scribble.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
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!
Barton stalls.
Barton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Scribble controls his hands.
Barton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barton stalling in the clinch.
Barton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scribble swings wildly with an uppercut but Barton uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton pushes Scribble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton misses with a punch to the body.
Barton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scribble prevents a body shot from Barton.
Barton blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Scribble has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barton blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barton.
Barton blocks an uppercut.
Scribble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scribble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
Scribble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barton tries a body shot but Scribble blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scribble misses with a body punch.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Barton.
Scribble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barton.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton has Scribble pressed against the cage.
Barton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Barton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A cross from Scribble lands.

It looks like Clint Barton has been cut.

Barton closes the distance and pushes Scribble back into the cage.
Barton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scribble misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scribble misses with a body punch.
Barton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scribble being controlled against the cage.
Barton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scribble can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton works on Scribble's body with a couple of short punches.
Barton lands a left hand.
Barton blocks a body shot from Scribble.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barton is pushing Scribble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scribble misses with a punch on the inside.
Barton avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Barton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barton tries a body shot but Scribble blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scribble.
Barton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scribble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barton's elbow.
Scribble throws a punch but it's blocked by Barton.
Scribble misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribble throws a punch but it's blocked by Barton.
Barton stalling.
Barton just leaning against Scribble, taking a breather.
Barton leaning against his opponent.
Barton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Clint Barton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scribble throws a punch but it's blocked by Barton.
Barton is pushing Scribble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barton lands a shot to the body.
Barton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scribble prevents a body shot from Barton.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barton lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribble struggles to land a body shot inside as Barton controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Barton.
Stalling in the clinch from Barton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scribble.
Barton has Scribble pressed against the cage, preventing Scribble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
Scribble blocks an uppercut.
Barton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scribble tries to work over Barton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scribble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scribble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Barton.
Scribble tries a body shot but Barton blocks it.
Scribble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Barton.
Good body shot from Barton.
Scribble misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barton.
Barton prevents a body shot from Scribble.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble struggles to land a body shot inside as Barton controls his hands.
A short right from Barton.
Scribble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton tries to work over Scribble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Barton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clint Barton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scribble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Scribble.
Scribble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scribble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scribble lands with a good body shot.
Scribble scores with a one two! Barton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scribble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barton.
Scribble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scribble.
Scribble throws an off balance right hand

and Barton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scribble misses with a punch on the inside.
Barton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scribble backwards.
Scribble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barton just leaning against Scribble, taking a breather.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribble wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Barton.
Barton stalls.
Scribble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barton's elbow.
Barton has Scribble pressed against the cage, preventing Scribble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scribble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scribble takes a shot to the head.
Scribble tries to work over Barton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scribble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scribble misses with the head strike.
Scribble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton has Scribble pushed against the cage.
Barton blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Barton.
Barton misses with a punch on the inside.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Scribble controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Barton.
Barton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barton keeps control of Scribble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scribble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scribble.
Barton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton stalls.
Barton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
Barton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barton.
Scribble prevents a body shot from Barton.
Barton is stalling here.
Scribble tries a body shot but Barton blocks it.
Scribble misses with a body punch.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scribble has a couple of punches blocked by Barton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton blocks a body shot from Scribble.
Barton lands a nice shot to the body.
Barton scores with a shoulder strike.
Barton slowing the pace effectively.
Barton scores with a shoulder strike.
Scribble blocking some punches.
Scribble tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing Scribble back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scribble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scribble tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.
Barton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barton prevents a body shot from Scribble.
Barton tries to work over Scribble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scribble struggles to land a body shot inside as Barton controls his hands.
DJ Scribble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clint Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Barton!
During a confident post fight interview, Clint Barton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.