PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 126 que. A million ankle has chosen punchout as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
A million ankle

189 cm
27
225 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

199 cm
27
291 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A million ankle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Barton blocks the low kick.
Barton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A million ankle.
Barton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from A million ankle.
Barton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

A million ankle has Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
A million ankle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from A million ankle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from A million ankle misses its intended target.
A million ankle misses the jab.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
A million ankle moves into range and connects with a jab.

A million ankle drives through and clinches with Barton against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A million ankle's elbow.
Barton working aggressively here.
Barton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A million ankle lands with a short shot to the head.
Barton is pressed up against the cage. A million ankle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barton down to the mat. Barton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Barton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A million ankle avoiding damage as Barton throws knees to the body.
Barton throws a punch but it's blocked by A million ankle.
Barton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barton throws a punch but it's blocked by A million ankle.
Barton scores with a shot to the side of A million ankle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A million ankle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barton misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barton misses with some punches.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A million ankle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor A million ankle.
Barton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jack Barton has been cut.
A million ankle lands an uppercut.
A million ankle misses with some punches.
Barton is working for takedown but A million ankle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barton tries to break free but A million ankle pushes him back against the cage.
A million ankle pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A million ankle lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton managing to block the knees to the body from A million ankle.
A million ankle tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing A million ankle back against the cage.
Barton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barton lands a nice uppercut.
Barton tries to work over A million ankle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A million ankle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barton is keeping busy.
Barton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barton can't find room to land a body shot as A million ankle controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A million ankle or not.
A million ankle avoiding damage as Barton throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A million ankle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor A million ankle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Barton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A million ankle throws the left hand but Barton avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Barton finds it's way through A million ankle's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from A million ankle misses the target.
A million ankle throws a quick inside leg kick.

A million ankle gets tackled into the cage by Barton. Barton maintains the clinch.
A million ankle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A million ankle.
Barton is pressed up against the cage. A million ankle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barton down to the mat. Barton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Barton gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A million ankle stalling in the clinch but Barton improves position.
Nice body punch from Barton.
A million ankle looking for a takedown.
A million ankle gets underhooks to prevent Barton's takedown attempt.
Barton is trying to push A million ankle away but A million ankle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barton has had enough of the clinch but A million ankle keeps him there for the moment.
A million ankle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barton up against the cage.
A million ankle lands with a right to the head.
A million ankle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor A million ankle.
A million ankle prevents a body shot from Barton.
A million ankle misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A million ankle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A million ankle receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A million ankle misses with a body punch.
Barton pushes A million ankle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A million ankle tries a body shot but Barton blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from A million ankle.
Barton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A million ankle tries a body shot but Barton blocks it.
A million ankle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barton lands a nice uppercut.
A million ankle presses Barton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle throws an elbow that misses.
Barton throws a head punch that misses.
Jack Barton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barton misses with some punches.
A million ankle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A million ankle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Barton manages to pull guard.
A million ankle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Barton looking for a guillotine here but A million ankle defends easily.
A million ankle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Barton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton is trying to control the position but A million ankle postures up.
A million ankle working some strikes from top position.
Barton wants to sweep here but A million ankle controlling him for the moment.
A million ankle throws a big right hand that misses.
Barton wants to sweep here but A million ankle controlling him for the moment.

Barton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. A million ankle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. A million ankle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A million ankle throwing strikes from guard but Barton blocks nicely.
A million ankle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A million ankle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A million ankle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Jack Barton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Barton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Barton gets tackled into the cage by A million ankle. A million ankle maintains the clinch.
A million ankle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barton is defending well for now.
Barton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barton.

Barton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for A million ankle!
Jack Barton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A million ankle tries to lock up and control but Barton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barton with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barton with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Fedor A million ankle has been cut.
A million ankle is desperately trying to improve his position but Barton has a good base and remains in mount.
A million ankle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A million ankle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can A million ankle hang on?

A million ankle is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton raining down hammerfists from mount.
A million ankle is still in real trouble! Can Barton finish him?
Barton controlling his opponent.
Barton drops a big elbow. That's hurt A million ankle! More shots from Barton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Barton!
Jack Barton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.