PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Moke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moke has chosen Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter as his entrance music. Tommy Bartlett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bartlett
vs
Moke

211 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Moke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moke.
Bartlett tries to improve position but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Bartlett is right now.
Bartlett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartlett manages to get back to half guard.
Moke stalling away here and it's allowed Bartlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bartlett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moke throwing strikes from guard but Bartlett blocks nicely.
Bartlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartlett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moke postures up.
Moke controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bartlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Moke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bartlett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moke has Bartlett in his guard.
Moke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Moke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartlett is looking to stand up but Moke won't let him.
Bartlett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moke is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bartlett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bartlett is pulling down on Moke's head to control his posture.
Moke stopping the sweep attempt from Bartlett.
Bartlett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moke scoring with some ground and pound.
Bartlett keeping moving, preventing Moke from controlling successfully.
Bartlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moke is one step ahead there.
Moke is fighting to break Bartlett's control of his arms but Bartlett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bartlett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bartlett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bartlett seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bartlett lands a nice short elbow.
Moke is pressing down on Bartlett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bartlett scoring with punches to the head and body.

Moke working for a triangle but Bartlett defends it easily.
Moke is trying to control the position but Bartlett postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bartlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bartlett is in Moke's guard.
Moke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moke is proving hard to escape from.
Moke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bartlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moke looking to control.
Bartlett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bartlett lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bartlett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bartlett postures up.
Moke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bartlett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett landing some decent shots from guard.
Bartlett stands up over Moke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartlett landing with the ground and pound.

Moke working for a triangle but Bartlett defends it easily.
Bartlett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moke's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moke is on top in guard.

Bartlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moke's guard.

Bartlett works over Moke with some ground and pound from guard.
Bartlett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartlett stands up over Moke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartlett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartlett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bartlett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Moke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartlett is working Moke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bartlett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Moke has wrist control.

Bartlett stands up and waves to Moke to follow him.

Moke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bartlett to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett wants to get up but he can't break Moke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Moke working a defensive guard here.
Moke pulls Bartlett in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartlett wanted to stand there but Moke had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Bartlett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bartlett to the ground. Moke is now in Bartlett's guard.
Moke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartlett has control of Moke's left arm, preventing Moke from doing any damage.
Moke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bartlett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moke is looking for a sweep. Bartlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moke.

Bartlett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bartlett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moke's head.
Moke has hold of Bartlett's hands but Bartlett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bartlett thows a huge punch but Moke dodges it nicely.
Moke trying to control but Bartlett postures up.
Moke wants to improve his position but Bartlett is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartlett.
Bartlett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bartlett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moke tries to roll over but Bartlett keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bartlett scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bartlett stands up from Moke's guard - Bartlett perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bartlett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartlett is one step ahead there.
Bartlett tries to stand but Moke is controlling from the bottom.
Bartlett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlett distracts Moke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett postures up in Moke's guard and throws a big left but Moke blocks it.
Bartlett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlett passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bartlett slips a nice elbow through Moke's hands, connecting with Moke's forehead.
Moke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bartlett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bartlett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartlett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartlett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moke is trying to maintain the position but Bartlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bartlett is nestled in close to Moke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Bartlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Bartlett!
In defeat, Matt Moke stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent clearly outclassed me today, and fair play to him.'.