PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen 126 que as his entrance music. 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.

Charles Brock
vs
Barton

191 cm
30
260 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

189 cm
29
225 lbs
29 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

Brute

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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Barton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a series of strikes. Brock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brock shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed Brock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barton throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brock checks it well.
Barton throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Barton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Charles Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barton defends it nicely.
Brock misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barton to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Barton to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brock thinking.
Barton misses the shot to the body.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a nice uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barton is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brock throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brock tries to bench press Barton off him but Barton keeps the position.
Barton is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brock prevents Barton from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Barton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Barton trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Barton working the ground and pound.
Brock tries to buck Barton off but Barton is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barton scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock prevents Barton from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock manages to get back to half guard.

Brock looking for submissions off his back.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Barton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock missing with punches from the bottom.
Barton drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton is just content to waste time from the top position. Brock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Brock is looking for a triangle but Barton pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Barton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barton just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barton misses with a body shot.
Brock with a poor takedown
and Barton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Brock or perhaps it was just good defense by Barton which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Charles Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton works Brock's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Barton misses with a looping right.
Brock checks a low kick from Barton.
Brock swings for the body but Barton moves out of range.
Edward Charles Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barton misses with a body shot.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brock dives in and grabs Barton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barton pushes down on Brock's head and hops out.
Brock with a poor takedown

and Barton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brock can't fight it off and eventually Barton manages to take the fight to the floor. Brock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.

Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barton defends it easily.

Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barton is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Barton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barton has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.

Brock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barton has picked Brock up and slammed him! Brock can't keep hold of the triangle and Barton manages to pass to side control!
Brock is trying to get back to half guard.
Brock is not content to let Barton control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock is looking to regain half guard here but Barton keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Barton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Barton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barton tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brock.
Brock letting Barton take a breather here.
Brock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Charles Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brock as Barton tries to tie him up.

Barton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Brock with that takedown attempt.

Brock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barton is looking to control Brock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barton avoid being mounted?

Brock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barton sees it coming and defends easily.

Brock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brock throwing shots but Barton is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton keeping control of the position.
Barton is trying to get back to full guard.

Brock looking for a submission but Barton manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barton is trying to control the position but Brock postures up.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brock postures up.
Brock throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Brock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brock has Barton in his guard.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brock has an active guard here but Barton has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brock looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Charles Brock.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Barton!
A less than humble Jack Barton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.