Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 303: Wrath
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque with a nice cross.
Del Bosque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Del Bosque moves out of range easily.
Bartlet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Bosque under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque drops his hands momentarily and Bartlet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bartlet. Those never looked like landing.
Del Bosque shoots in and drives through. Bartlet sprawls well.
Del Bosque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet throws a solid leg kick but Del Bosque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Del Bosque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Del Bosque moves out of range easily.
Bartlet just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Bosque ducks right into an uppercut from Bartlet.
Del Bosque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartlet.
Bartlet loads up on a big right hand but Del Bosque slips the punch.
Del Bosque lands with a hook. Bartlet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Bartlet moves into range and clinches up with Del Bosque.
Bartlet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Bartlet blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque dodges an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Del Bosque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartlet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartlet working aggressively here.
Del Bosque misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque managing to block the knees to the body from Bartlet.
Del Bosque has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bartlet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josiah Bartlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severo Del Bosque.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque managing to block the knees to the body from Bartlet.
Del Bosque tries for a takedown but Bartlet manages to get underhooks.
Bartlet struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Bosque controls his hands. #T2#
Bartlet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet is looking to control Del Bosque's arms but Del Bosque gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bartlet has his back to the cage.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Del Bosque avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a shot to the side of Bartlet's head.
Bartlet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Del Bosque blocks an elbow strike.
Bartlet has Del Bosque pressed against the cage.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque gets through Bartlet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartlet is working Del Bosque over against the cage.
Bartlet lands a shoulder strike.
Bartlet throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartlet misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Del Bosque blocks a body shot from Bartlet.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
A left hand lands to the body for Del Bosque.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Bosque.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Del Bosque up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Del Bosque's brow.
Del Bosque tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartlet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from Del Bosque.
Nice elbow from Bartlet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartlet.
Del Bosque blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet can't find room to land a body shot as Del Bosque controls the action.
Del Bosque blocks the elbow strike.
Del Bosque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque lands a body punch in the clinch.
Del Bosque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet has a couple of punches blocked by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartlet blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
Bartlet slowing the pace effectively.
Bartlet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartlet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Bartlet blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
Bartlet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartlet misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josiah Bartlet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
That's time! Bartlet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Del Bosque slips a jab from Bartlet.
Del Bosque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartlet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Del Bosque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Bosque wants to pass the guard but Bartlet is keeping the position.
Del Bosque advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet is staying active underneath Del Bosque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Del Bosque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Bosque is looking to take a break and control but Bartlet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Del Bosque is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Del Bosque trying to pass the guard but Bartlet defending well.
Del Bosque passes to full mount!
Bartlet has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Del Bosque tightening his grip on Bartlet, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Del Bosque looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Del Bosque looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bartlet taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 299: Survivors
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Bartlet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bartlet lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to stand up but Bartlet is controlling him.
Bartlet passes into half guard.
Davis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Bartlet content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Davis has locked up a guillotine! Davis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bartlet is holding on here and Davis must be using up a lot of energy. Bartlet has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Davis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corey Davis!
An out of breath Corey Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartlet. Bartlet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartlet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartlet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coach is able to avoid easily.
Bartlet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coach.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Coach.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Bartlet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bartlet! #CUT2#
It looks like Head Coach has been cut.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Bartlet moves into range and clinches up with Coach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
Coach unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Bartlet breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Coach circles away.
Bartlet looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coach.
Coach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab by Bartlet.
Bartlet scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coach checks a leg kick.
Bartlet tries to score with a low kick but Coach moves his leg out of the way.
Bartlet lands with a shot to the body.
Coach lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
Bartlet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Bartlet takes the fight into the clinch.
Coach lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartlet won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
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!
Bartlet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Bartlet tries to break free but Coach pushes him back against the cage.
Coach digs a right hand into Bartlet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bartlet's gas tank.
Coach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartlet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bartlet wants to break free but Coach has control.
Bartlet struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bartlet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Coach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartlet looking to slow down the pace here.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bartlet breaks from the clinch.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Coach moves into the clinch.#T3#
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet tries a body shot but Coach blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coach.
Coach misses with a knee strike.
Bartlet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach avoiding damage.
Coach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartlet after a bit of a struggle.
Coach prevents Bartlet from breaking the clinch.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartlet is defending well for now.
Coach blocks a body shot from Bartlet.
Bartlet avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Bartlet misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Coach.
Coach looking to throw knees to the head but Bartlet is blocking nicely. #T4#
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Bartlet managing to block the knees to the body from Coach.
Bartlet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coach.
Coach lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet misses with the head strike.
Coach putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bartlet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Bartlet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Bartlet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet tries to land a front kick but Coach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bartlet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Bartlet misses
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
Coach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bartlet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Head Coach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Head Coach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bartlet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartlet is looking to clinch.
Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coach lands a jab to Bartlet's midsection.
Bartlet lands with a nice combination. Coach backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coach ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Coach.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Coach. That snapped Bartlet's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Donk. Coach catches Bartlet right on the button with a cross.
Bartlet throws the left hand but Coach avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bartlet clinches with his opponent.
Bartlet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartlet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartlet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Bartlet, against the cage.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Bartlet wants to break free but Coach has control.
Bartlet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bartlet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coach avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Good exchange - Coach coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Coach is having none of it.
Coach's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coach duly obliges. #T2#
Bartlet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Coach blocks the leg kick.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Coach saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Coach misses the target.
Coach throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
Coach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bartlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coach.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Coach.
A jab from Bartlet misses. #T3#
Bartlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Coach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Coach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coach tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet throws a jab when Coach was well out of range.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach moves away from the strike by Bartlet.
Bartlet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartlet circles away.
Bartlet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coach lands with a straight right. Bartlet didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
As Bartlet looks to move away, Coach throws a big counter combo but Bartlet just gets out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartlet scores with a four punch combination!
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Bartlet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coach blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josiah Bartlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet throws a combination that misses
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
Coach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bartlet momentarily.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Coach saw that one coming.
Coach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartlet in his tracks.
Coach checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Head Coach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Head Coach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Coach as he connects with a hook.
Bartlet tests Coach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Bartlet darts in trying to clinch
and Coach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a lazy body kick
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coach is out of range and Bartlet settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach misses with a hook.
Bartlet moves out of range as Coach strikes.
Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartlet swings widly with a right hand
and Coach counters with a three punch combo that has Bartlet backing up. Bartlet nods at Coach to acknowledge the strikes.
Coach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartlet.
Coach feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coach scores with a jab. Bartlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looks like Coach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bartlet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Bartlet motions for Coach to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coach slips under a jab.
Bartlet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Bartlet swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Coach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range. #CL#
Coach has managed to clinch.
Coach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coach avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Coach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Head Coach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses.
Coach trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coach's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coach.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Coach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bartlet swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Coach on the inside.
Bartlet misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coach.
Nice body punch from Coach - that landed with a thud.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach is pushing Bartlet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Coach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coach works over Bartlet's head and body with a nice combination.
Bartlet misses with a looping left.
Bartlet looks to clinch
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coach throws a series of punches but Bartlet avoids them all with ease.
Bartlet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Coach lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coach lands a high kick!
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartlet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coach is out of range and Bartlet settles back down.
Bartlet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a jab.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
An intense looking Head Coach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I needed this win, I want to claw my way back. Simon, give me a rematch mate!!'.

Event: DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet thows a leg kick but Stenberg checks it
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a low kick but Stenberg moves out of range easily.
Stenberg lands a head shot.
A big left from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenberg wants to land a leg kick but Bartlet is out of range.
Stenberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
Stenberg connects with a body shot.
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!
Bartlet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenberg. Stenberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Stenberg thuds a left hand into Bartlet's body.#CL#
Bartlet gets a clinch.
Bartlet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenberg is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Bartlet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bartlet lands an elbow that stopped Stenberg in his tracks for a moment.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Bartlet prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Stenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartlet dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Stenberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartlet at a distance.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenberg is out of range.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Stenberg scores with a jab. Bartlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stenberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bartlet scores with a kick to the body.
Bartlet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bartlet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Bartlet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
Stenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bartlet has time to react.#T3#
Bartlet scores with a jab to the head.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartlet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Stenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartlet is looking to clinch but Stenberg is avoiding it.
Stenberg swinging wildly here.
Bartlet doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenberg circles away.
Stenberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Stenberg circles away.
Bartlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Bartlet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartlet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Stenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Bartlet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Josiah Bartlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
and Stenberg counters with a two punch combo.
Stenberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartlet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab from Stenberg.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet lands with a nice body kick.
Stenberg works the jab nicely.
Bartlet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Bartlet is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bartlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartlet takes a swing at Stenberg's ribcage but misses.
Stenberg digs a good hook to Bartlet's body.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Stenberg avoids it.
Stenberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bartlet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartlet motions for Stenberg to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenberg throws out a leg kick but Bartlet moves out of range and Stenberg only half commits.
Stenberg jabs at Bartlet's body.
Stenberg takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses.
Stenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Stenberg.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartlet thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
Oh Bartlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stenberg knocks out Bartlet with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Stenberg before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Stenberg picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Stenberg!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Watt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartlet's head.
Bartlet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watt's head.#KD#
Bartlet knocks Watt to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Bartlet! That's hurt Watt! Will he recover? Bartlet fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
A very excited looking Josiah Bartlet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Bartlet.#CUT#
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
Esposito with a nice cross.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Bartlet's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Bartlet.
Esposito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bartlet throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Esposito as he checks the leg kick.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Esposito . No joy for Bartlet on that attempt.
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Bartlet moved away.
Bartlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartlet goes for a double leg but Esposito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Esposito continues to drive forward.#T1#
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Bartlet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esposito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bartlet takes one to the chin there.
Bartlet lunges at Esposito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Esposito 's hand.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bartlet is out of range.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Bartlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Bartlet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Bartlet's head.
No luck for Bartlet with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Bartlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartlet takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Bartlet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartlet. Bartlet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartlet moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito lands a jab to Bartlet's midsection.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Bartlet checks it.
Esposito lands a front kick.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartlet is just out of range.
Bartlet attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esposito swings for the body but Bartlet moves out of range.
Bartlet avoids a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Bartlet's belly button to the back.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartlet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Esposito takes a step back to recover.
Bartlet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito . Bartlet shrugs it off though.
Esposito cracks Bartlet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartlet thows a leg kick but Esposito checks it
and Esposito counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Esposito . Beautiful body shot.
Esposito lands with a nice body kick.
Bartlet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esposito checks it well.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartlet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esposito checks it well.
Bartlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Esposito moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
Bartlet lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Esposito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bartlet slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
As Esposito backs away, Bartlet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab. #CL#
Bartlet moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bartlet.
Bartlet fails to pull guard.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito .
Bartlet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bartlet has Esposito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Esposito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito tries a body shot but Bartlet blocks it.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Bartlet's head. #TD#
Bartlet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Esposito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Esposito manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Esposito 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bartlet misses the body punch
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bartlet if he has to take too many more of those.
Esposito defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Bartlet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartlet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bartlet.
Esposito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Esposito scores with a nice strike.
Esposito sizes up Bartlet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet fails to land with a series of punches.
Esposito jabs Bartlet right on the nose. Bartlet blinks but takes it well.
Bartlet misses with a wild combination.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Bartlet looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito moves forwards but Bartlet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Bartlet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bartlet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartlet.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Bartlet moved away.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esposito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartlet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Esposito counters with a right hand to the body.
Esposito slips a jab from Bartlet.
Bartlet moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick. #T2#
Esposito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Bartlet's body. Bartlet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bartlet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Bartlet.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Bartlet avoids it with no problem.
Bartlet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bartlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Bartlet misses with a body shot.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Bartlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartlet tries to avoid it.
Bartlet takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartlet. Bartlet obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Bartlet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Bartlet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esposito checks it well.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esposito throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartlet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartlet in his tracks.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bartlet cracks Esposito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartlet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito thinks about the counter body kick.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartlet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartlet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Esposito .#T4#
Bartlet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartlet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito jabs Bartlet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bartlet throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartlet lands a right hook to the body.
Esposito sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartlet blocks the body kick.
Esposito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Bartlet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bartlet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Esposito - the referee stops the clock and Bartlet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Esposito . Bartlet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Esposito 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Esposito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartlet's head.
Esposito works the jab nicely.
Esposito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartlet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
Bartlet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bartlet throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartlet's sensitive parts.
Bartlet moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlet moves out of range easily.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito thuds his shin into the meat of Bartlet's side.
Bartlet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartlet at a distance. #T1#
Bartlet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Esposito lands a head kick!
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bartlet if he has to take too many more of those.
Bartlet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Esposito punishes Bartlet's body with a nice straight punch.
Bartlet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bartlet throws a low kick, looking for Esposito 's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartlet.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Esposito 's calf.#T2#
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Bartlet blocks the body kick.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Bartlet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Bartlet closes the distance and pushes Esposito back into the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Esposito lands a body shot. #T3#
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito dodges an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartlet has Esposito pushed against the cage.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Esposito gets underhooks to prevent Bartlet's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Bartlet's ribcage. Bartlet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bartlet throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartlet.
Esposito avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action. #T4#
Bartlet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Bartlet throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito .
Esposito cracks Bartlet with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartlet blocks a body shot from Esposito .
Bartlet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esposito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Bartlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartlet throws a head punch that misses.
Dante Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Bartlet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Esposito '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.
#R4#
Bartlet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
Bartlet thuds his right hand into Esposito 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Esposito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito .
Esposito scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito connects with a body shot.
Bartlet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Bartlet wants to clinch
and Esposito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Bartlet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Bartlet moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Bartlet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Esposito . That one must have hurt.
Bartlet sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartlet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esposito scores with the left hand. Bartlet knows he should have avoided that one.
Bartlet tries to bum rush Esposito with a series of wild strikes but Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esposito pushes Bartlet away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Bartlet.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Esposito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
Bartlet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartlet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito connects with a body shot.
Esposito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Esposito . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esposito .
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito . That's going to slow Bartlet down.
Bartlet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito .
Bartlet wants to land a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Esposito lands with a nice body punch.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
Esposito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Esposito lands a head kick!
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Esposito throws out a leg kick but Bartlet moves out of range and Esposito only half commits.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bartlet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Esposito 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Esposito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it. #T4#
Esposito lands with a nice body kick.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Bartlet sees coming a mile off.
Bartlet misses with a takedown
and Esposito counters with a body kick that stops Bartlet in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Esposito fakes the leg kick and cracks Bartlet in the body.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Esposito .
Esposito throws a series of punches but Bartlet moves out of range.
Good shot there by Esposito .
Esposito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Bartlet sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dante Esposito 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Esposito .
Bartlet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Esposito .
Bartlet throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartlet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
A nice side step and Esposito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartlet's head backwards.#T1#
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bartlet. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Esposito .
Esposito lands a high kick!
Esposito pushes Bartlet away with a front kick.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartlet cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartlet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bartlet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Bartlet throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Esposito ! But no joy.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a body punch
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking.
Esposito lands with a cross. #T2#
Esposito cracks the inside of Bartlet's front leg.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Bartlet misses the shot to the body.
Bartlet throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bartlet is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.
Esposito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bartlet.
Esposito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bartlet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bartlet tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito pulls Bartlet in close to his closed guard and prevents Bartlet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet passes Esposito 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bartlet is trying to work for a kimura but Esposito is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartlet.
Bartlet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Esposito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bartlet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bartlet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bartlet is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartlet lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito is the new lightweight champion!
Dante Esposito thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#53 Army vs Michaels
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Bartlet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Bartlet is having none of it.
Bartlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartlet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartlet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartlet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartlet.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet sets himself, and Ragnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartlet avoids it this time.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Bartlet's shoulder, as Bartlet tries to avoid the shot.
Bartlet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Bartlet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnarsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bartlet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bartlet looking to pass the guard.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Bartlet postures up.
Bartlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartlet 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.
Bartlet passes Ragnarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bartlet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bartlet is working for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartlet throwing shots but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bartlet seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Bartlet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bartlet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Bartlet slips a nice elbow through Ragnarsson's hands, connecting with Ragnarsson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Bartlet connects with a nice short shot to Ragnarsson's temple.
Ragnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Bartlet sits in half guard.
Ragnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartlet.
Bartlet is nestled in close to Ragnarsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bartlet throwing shots but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Bartlet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartlet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartlet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Bartlet there. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bartlet.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Bartlet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch there but Bartlet circles away.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Bartlet ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Bartlet clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartlet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ragnarsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Bartlet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartlet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarsson or not.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Ragnarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Bartlet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bartlet.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartlet lands an uppercut.
Bartlet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnarsson.
Bartlet lands an elbow inside that Ragnarsson shrugs off.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bartlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Bartlet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet. #TD#
Bartlet pulls guard.
Bartlet wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bartlet is looking for a triangle but Ragnarsson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartlet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bartlet's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bartlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Bartlet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Bartlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartlet has Ragnarsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Bartlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartlet, not yet.
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!
Bartlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Bartlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bartlet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartlet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bartlet is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bartlet working for a triangle but Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bartlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartlet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bartlet wants to sweep here but Ragnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Josiah Bartlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Bartlet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartlet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Bartlet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartlet ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Bartlet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnarsson under the eye.
Bartlet scores with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Bartlet is having none of it.
Ragnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bartlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartlet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet preventing the sweep.
Bartlet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Bartlet postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartlet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarsson pinned against the cage. Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Bartlet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximus Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bartlet is stalling in the full guard.
Bartlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Bartlet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bartlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartlet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartlet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarsson rushes Bartlet and presses him up against the cage.
Bartlet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Bartlet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bartlet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bartlet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ragnarsson's legs.
Josiah Bartlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bartlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Bartlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartlet 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Bartlet!
A relieved looking Josiah Bartlet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#49 Riccuito vs Naga-Wing
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Bartlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but oCrazy manages to avoid it.
oCrazy moves away from the strike by Bartlet.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oCrazy lands a front kick.
Bartlet stuns oCrazy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
oCrazy lands a nice looking body kick.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
oCrazy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
oCrazy lands a high kick!
Nice shot lands for Bartlet.
A good leg kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Bartlet closes the distance and pushes oCrazy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
oCrazy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartlet's elbow.
oCrazy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
oCrazy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
oCrazy can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Bartlet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartlet leaning his opponent against the cage.
oCrazy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartlets head.
oCrazy pushes Bartlet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
oCrazy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, oCrazy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
oCrazy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet blocking some punches.
Bartlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but oCrazy pulls his leg out and moves away.
oCrazy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
oCrazy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
oCrazy keeps the fight on the outside.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Bartlet looks for a takedown but oCrazy sprawls well.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
oCrazy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bartlet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but oCrazy pushes him off.
oCrazy tries to move into range but Bartlet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
oCrazy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
oCrazy tries a low kick but Bartlet avoids it.
Bartlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartlet moves out of range as oCrazy throws a body kick.
oCrazy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
oCrazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartlet.
Idi oCrazy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
oCrazy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
oCrazy keeping moving, preventing Bartlet from controlling successfully.
oCrazy has momentary wrist control but Bartlet slips an elbow through the middle.
oCrazy looking to control.
Bartlet looking to sit in guard and control but oCrazy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bartlet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bartlet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bartlet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. oCrazy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bartlet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. oCrazy defends it easily.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
oCrazy trying to control but Bartlet is working from the bottom.
oCrazy cracks Bartlet with a solid left hand.
oCrazy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
oCrazy trying to control but Bartlet is working from the bottom.
oCrazy distracts Bartlet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
oCrazy passes Bartlet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
oCrazy scores with a jab. Bartlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bartlet moves forwards but oCrazy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idi oCrazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
oCrazy misses with a hook.
oCrazy defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Bartlet throws a lazy right hand but oCrazy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bartlet backs off oCrazy throws a huge counter combo but Bartlet manages to avoid it all.
oCrazy is looking to chop away at Bartlet's legs.
oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartlet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
oCrazy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartlet.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlet lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Bartlet darts in and clinches oCrazy up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through oCrazy's defenses.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
oCrazy blocks an elbow strike.
Bartlet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartlet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt oCrazy or not.
oCrazy goes for a takedown attempt but Bartlet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Bartlet darts in and clinches oCrazy up against the cage.
Bartlet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from oCrazy. #TD#
Bartlet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
oCrazy gets back to full guard.
Bartlet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bartlet lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
oCrazy is looking for a sweep. Bartlet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartlet misses with a head shot. oCrazy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bartlet looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
oCrazy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartlet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartlet landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy is trying to control the position but Bartlet postures up.
Bartlet 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.#T3#
oCrazy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet distracts oCrazy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bartlet trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
oCrazy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
oCrazy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bartlet is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
oCrazy has his foot on Bartlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartlet works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartlet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
oCrazy controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
Bartlet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but oCrazy blocks nicely.
Bartlet trying to control but oCrazy is working from the bottom.
Josiah Bartlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
oCrazy working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartlet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and oCrazy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
oCrazy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. oCrazy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
oCrazy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Bartlet dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bartlet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartlet cracks a nice hook into oCrazy's ribs.
Bartlet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and oCrazy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartlet scrambles back to his feet.
Bartlet scores with a nice right hand.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
oCrazy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Bartlet.
A head kick by Bartlet misses
and oCrazy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bartlet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bartlet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
oCrazy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet scores with a sloppy right hand. oCrazy should have avoided that one.
oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet.
oCrazy lands a nice hook to Bartlet's body. Bartlet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bartlet.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlet manages to avoid it.
It looked like Bartlet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
oCrazy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlet.
Bartlet avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Bartlet tries to clinch up
and oCrazy counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
oCrazy moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
oCrazy moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
oCrazy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
oCrazy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
oCrazy lands a big head kick that sends Bartlet tumbling to the mat! oCrazy takes a step backwards and waves Bartlet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bartlet is rocked!
Bartlet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from oCrazy. That one must have hurt.
Oh Bartlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet shoots for a takedown but oCrazy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
oCrazy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
oCrazy lands a big right hand that sends Bartlet crashing to the mat! oCrazy stays standing though and waves Bartlet back to his feet!
Look low, kick high! oCrazy uses the oldest trick in the book to send Bartlet tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! oCrazy is absolutely delighted - when Bartlet wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi oCrazy!
A victorious Idi oCrazy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Bomba moves forwards but Bartlet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bomba throws a body kick that misses.
Bartlet digs a good hook to Bomba's body.
Bomba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartlet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartlet takes one to the side of the head.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Bomba.
Bomba scores with the left hand. Bartlet knows he should have avoided that one.
Bartlet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomba.
Bomba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomba misses the target.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Bomba moves away
and Bomba counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet misses with a body shot.
Bartlet slips a jab from Bomba.
It appears Bartlet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bartlet jabs Bomba right on the nose. Bomba blinks but takes it well.
Bomba misses with a leg kick
and Bartlet counters with a body kick that stops Bomba in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Bomba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartlet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartlet staying out of range there.#CL#
Bartlet clinches up against the cage.
Bartlet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomba dodges an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet keeps control of Bomba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bomba lands a nice uppercut.
Bomba misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bomba.
Bomba avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bomba.
A right handed body shot lands from Bomba.
Bartlet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bomba to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bartlet fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bomba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bomba's defenses.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartlet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bomba smiles and moves away.
Bomba scores with a kick to the body.
Bomba scores with a jab.
Bartlet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartlet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Bartlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bomba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bomba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bomba defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Bomba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartlet throws a combination that misses
and Bartlet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bartlet.
Bomba scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Bomba throws a hook but Bartlet avoids it easily.
Bomba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartlet scores with a head kick. Bomba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bartlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomba.
Bartlet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bomba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartlet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bomba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bartlet misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Bomba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartlet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A lazy left from Bomba finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Bomba is rocked!
and Bartlet counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bomba! He's just covering up as Bartlet starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
Josiah Bartlet thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartlet as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bartlet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bartlet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bartlet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kid is avoiding damage well.
Kid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bartlet working the body and head with strikes.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Bartlet working the ground and pound but Kid is defending the strikes.
Bartlet grinds an elbow into Kid's temple.
Bartlet wants to control for a moment but Kid uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bartlet stops Kid from getting back to his feet.
Kid tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bartlet manages to move to mount! #T2#
Kid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bartlet punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bartlet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bartlet unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Kid is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kid out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bartlet goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
A relieved looking Josiah Bartlet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#28 Business vs Tango
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Bartlet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid throws out a counter right but Bartlet avoids it with no problem.
Kid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartlet is looking to counter punch.
Bartlet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kid counters with an outside leg kick.
Bartlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kid.
Bartlet scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Bartlet lands a head kick that stumbles Kid and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Kid is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kid's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
After winning the bout, Josiah Bartlet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bartlet manages to break the clinch.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but OToole pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Bartlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OToole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but OToole moved away.
OToole is looking to counter the offense by Bartlet and move into the clinch.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
OToole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartlet misses with a hook. OToole ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bartlet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OToole lands a body punch.
OToole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet throws a head punch that misses.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T1#
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
Bartlet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
OToole gets underhooks to prevent Bartlet's takedown attempt.
OToole lands with a right to the head.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
OToole tries a body shot but Bartlet blocks it.
Nice body punch from OToole - that landed with a thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bartlet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bartlet misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Bartlet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole gets through Bartlet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
OToole avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole presses Bartlet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for OToole.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Bartlet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bartlet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bartlet tries to get set, OToole tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a big counter combination but Bartlet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartlet swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut.
Bartlet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OToole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bartlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OToole manages to avoid it.
OToole throws a big counter combination but Bartlet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bartlet gets a clinch.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole presses Bartlet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T3#
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartlet's elbow.
OToole blocking some punches.
Bartlet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartlet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole lands an uppercut.
OToole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartlet lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartlet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow. #T4#
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartlet tries to score a body lock takedown but OToole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet wants a takedown but no success here.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet tries for a takedown. No joy.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartlet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartlet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartlet lands an elbow inside.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Knuckles OToole's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
OToole scores with a shot to the side of Bartlet's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Knuckles OToole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole'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.
#R2#
Bartlet misses with an uppercut.
Bartlet connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as OToole blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Bartlet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
OToole throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bartlet breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet closes the distance looking to clinch
and OToole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking. #T1#
Bartlet takes a swing at OToole's ribcage but misses.
OToole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bartlet shoots and misses #CL#
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Bartlet.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartlet controls his hands.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartlet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OToole avoids it.
OToole lands a body shot.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Bartlet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole working aggressively here.
Bartlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OToole tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bartlet successfully pulls guard.
Bartlet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OToole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bartlet landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bartlet 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet connects with a couple of short punches.
OToole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OToole controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
OToole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OToole tries to get out of the position.
Bartlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bartlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartlet postures up and lands a big shot to OToole's brow.
Bartlet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bartlet working some strikes from top position.
Bartlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartlet tries to free his leg and advance position but OToole is retaining full guard.
Bartlet trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Bartlet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Bartlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bartlet misses the target.
OToole is looking for a counter combo.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks OToole off balance momentarily.
Bartlet lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a hook but OToole blocks it.
Jab, jab by Bartlet - just one landing.
Bartlet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OToole counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartlet.
OToole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OToole avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
A big left from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet motions for OToole to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
OToole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut
and OToole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but OToole avoids them all with ease.
OToole tries to counter by clinching up but Bartlet breaks away and moves out of range.
Bartlet misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from OToole misses its target.#CL2#
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
OToole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bartlet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Knuckles OToole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
OToole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T2#
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Knuckles OToole's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bartlet manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Bartlet feints and then cracks OToole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OToole down.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartlet throws a lazy head kick
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OToole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
OToole is looking to counter the offense by Bartlet and move into the clinch.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but OToole moves out of range.
OToole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bartlet manages to circle out of the way.
Bartlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OToole cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
Bartlet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but OToole circles away easily
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick
and OToole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartlet throws a right hand that misses
and Bartlet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OToole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartlet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bartlet moves into range and clinches up with OToole.
Bartlet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
Bartlet fails to pull guard.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
Bartlet looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from OToole.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from OToole.
A short right from OToole.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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 Knuckles OToole.
I think OToole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Bartlet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartlet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartlet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
Bartlet misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Bartlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasilev to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Bartlet misses.
A clash of legs there as Vasilev blocks the low kick.
Vasilev thuds a left hand into Bartlet's body.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartlet.
Vasilev throws a lazy head kick
and Bartlet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlet manages to avoid it.
Bartlet fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilev's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bartlet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasilev's waist but Vasilev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartlet off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilev works Bartlet's body with a nice hook.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Vasilev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet walks into a jab.#TD2#
Vasilev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Vasilev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bartlet off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet.
A shot to the body from Bartlet misses
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Bartlet both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartlet tries to clinch up but Vasilev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilev misses with a straight left.
Vasilev takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
Vasilev avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
Vasilev is looking to slow Bartlet down with leg kicks.
Vasilev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartlet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Bartlet.
Bartlet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Bartlet.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlet moves out of range as Vasilev throws a body kick. #CL2#
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
Bartlet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilevs head.
Bartlet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasilev is defending well for now.#BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch. #T3#
Vasilev defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartlet.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Bartlet is having none of it.
Bartlet shoots for a takedown but Vasilev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartlet on the side of the head.
Bartlet lands a jab to Vasilev's midsection.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Vasilev trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Bartlet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartlet lands the left hand.
Bartlet tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Vasilev's corner calls for a 1-2. Vasilev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Vasilev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Nice body punch from Vasilev. #T4#
Bartlet tries to land a leg kick but Vasilev saw it coming and moves away.
Vasilev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartlet scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Bartlet misses
and Vasilev counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasilev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlet.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilev's hands.
Vasilev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartlet. Bartlet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Bartlet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartlet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilev.
Bartlet throws a wild body kick that Vasilev sees coming a mile off.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vasilev tries to work over Bartlet's front leg with a kick but Bartlet checks it.
Bartlet blocks a leg kick.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasilev to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Bartlet has managed to clinch. #BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasilev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartlet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasilev lands a leg kick that knocks Bartlet off balance momentarily.
Bartlet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasilev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Vasilev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartlet looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Bartlet misses the jab.
Bartlet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasilev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bartlet takes a step back to recover.
Vasilev throws a hook but Bartlet blocks it.
Bartlet with the counter takedown but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Bartlet drops his hands momentarily and Vasilev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Bartlet avoids it well.
Bartlet misses with a hook
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasilev slips a jab from Bartlet.
It looked like Vasilev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartlet throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Bartlet ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Bartlet tries for a takedown but Vasilev circles away easily
and Vasilev counters with a big head kick but Bartlet shrugs it off.
Vasilev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilev misses with the combination.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartlet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bartlet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilev. Vasilev obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartlet shoots and misses
and Vasilev counters with a straight right hand.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bartlet!
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartlet throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlet moves out of range easily. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but Vasilev avoids them all with ease.
Bartlet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet.
No luck for Bartlet with that takedown attempt.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Bartlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bartlet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartlet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartlet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasilev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
As Bartlet tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bartlet.
Vasilev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4##CL#
Vasilev rushes Bartlet and presses him up against the cage.
Bartlet has had enough of the clinch but Vasilev keeps him there for the moment.
Bartlet scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasilev is defending well for now.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartlet tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasilev avoids the damage to the body.
Vasilev scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bartlet on the side of the head.
Vasilev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vasilev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartlet's head.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev checks a low kick from Bartlet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartlet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartlet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasilev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev works Bartlet's body with a nice hook.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Vasilev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartlet, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasilev blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Bartlet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasilev prevents it.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilev. #BC#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Vasilev tenderised Bartlet's leg. Bartlet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartlet.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartlet throws a shot from downtown. Vasilev moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilev misses with a head kick. #T1#
Vasilev feints and then cracks Bartlet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartlet down.
Vasilev misses with an uppercut. Bartlet saw that one coming.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Bartlet lands.
Vasilev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasilev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlet moves out of range easily.
Bartlet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartlet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartlet misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartlet lands a body punch.
Vasilev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartlet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasilev's face. #TD2#
Bartlet decides to pull guard.
Bartlet 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.
Bartlet being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bartlet is looking for a triangle but Vasilev pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Vasilev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bartlet working for a triangle but Vasilev defends it easily.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bartlet looking for a guillotine here but Vasilev defends easily.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilev, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasilev lands with an overhand left.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasilev lands a head kick!
Bartlet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilev swivels and escapes.
Vasilev with a jab.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartlet cracks Vasilev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet throws a push kick but Vasilev slaps the foot to one side.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartlet.
Nice body kick there by Vasilev.
Vasilev connects with the punch.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Bartlet lands a jab-cross combination.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartlet or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasilev, which made it look bad.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet catches Vasilev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasilev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vasilev moves in looking to clinch but Bartlet pushes him off.
Bartlet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws out a loose jab but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Vasilev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartlet.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
Bartlet throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Bartlet misses with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilev.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Vasilev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bartlet sizes up Vasilev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasilev stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartlet. Bartlet gets slowly back to his feet.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
As Bartlet tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Bartlet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasilev counters with a good low kick that Bartlet was not able to check.
Bartlet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
As Bartlet backs away, Vasilev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartlet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Vasilev avoids a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Bartlet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Vasilev sizes up Bartlet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartlet scores with a jab.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Bartlet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasilev on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasilev's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bartlet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasilev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartlet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bartlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Bartlet has his foot on Vasilev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bartlet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilev is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform us that Bartlet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vasilev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartlet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilev has managed to get both his arms back between Bartlet's legs - danger averted.
Vasilev throwing strikes from guard but Bartlet blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Bartlet.
A left lands for Bartlet.
Vasilev misses with a double jab.
Bartlet throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking.
Vasilev throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Bartlet misses #CL#
and Vasilev counters by moving into the clinch.
Vasilev avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vasilev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartlet's elbow.
Vasilev tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing Vasilev back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilev's defenses.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartlet won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Bartlet fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body. #BC#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick. #T1#
Vasilev tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Bartlet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Bartlet swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartlet is able to avoid easily.
Vasilev connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilev connects with a body shot.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilev is looking to wear down Bartlet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartlet wants to land a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartlet's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vasilev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bartlet to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Vasilev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev 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.
Vasilev wants to get back to his feet but Bartlet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartlet cracks Vasilev with a solid left hand.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Vasilev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Vasilev!#REVR#
Vasilev trying to control but Bartlet is working from the bottom.
Bartlet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Bartlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartlet, not yet. #SUB2#
Bartlet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilev is fighting to break Bartlet's control of his arms but Bartlet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vasilev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bartlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Josiah Bartlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartlet is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vasilev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilev's guard and throws a big left but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev wants to get back to his feet but Bartlet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev'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!
#R3#
Vasilev blocks a head kick by Bartlet.
Bartlet has a takedown stuffed.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Bartlet swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Bartlet.
Vasilev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilev lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Bartlet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bartlet.
Vasilev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasilev stops a takedown attempt from Bartlet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet feints a counter leg kick.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet misses with a low kick as Vasilev jumps back.#T1#
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Bartlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasilev punishes Bartlet's body with a nice straight punch.
Bartlet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet scores with a head kick.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Bartlet avoids it well.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bartlet throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Bartlet lands a jab to the head.
Vasilev connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.#T2#
Vasilev is looking to slow Bartlet down with leg kicks.
A cross from Bartlet lands.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there.
Bartlet looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Bartlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a jab when Bartlet was well out of range.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Bartlet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range. #T3#
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
A big right from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasilev lands a head shot.
Bartlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartlet can do to turn this around?
Bartlet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasilev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Vasilev finds it's way through Bartlet's defenses.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilev lands the left hand.#CL2#
Bartlet rushes Vasilev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilev avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body. #T4#
Bartlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasilev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartlet is trying to pull guard but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartlet is defending well for now.#BC2#
Bartlet manages to break the clinch.
Bartlet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasilev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasilev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
A jab from Bartlet misses.
Vasilev tried to counter with a leg kick but Bartlet avoided it.
Bartlet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasilev connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Bartlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartlet tries to avoid it.
Vasilev cracks Bartlet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilev, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: LKO13 Belive
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Blye dips to his left and cracks Bartlet with an uppercut!
Blye misses with a hook.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Blye.
Bartlet shoots in looking for a takedown. Blye tries to sprawl out of it but Bartlet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but Blye pushes him off.#TD2#
Blye closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bartlet did well to prevent Blye getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blye lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Blye there.
Bartlet is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet is not content to let Blye control the position.#T1#
Blye is just content to waste time from the top position. Bartlet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet has momentary wrist control but Blye slips an elbow through the middle.
Bartlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blye stands up over Bartlet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blye scoring with some ground and pound.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye. #SUB#
Bartlet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blye is aware though and is defending well.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye.
Blye lands a couple of digs.
Blye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Blye wants to pass the guard but Bartlet is keeping the position.
Blye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Blye throws a sloppy strike and Bartlet has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blye is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bartlet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Bartlet!
An out of breath Josiah Bartlet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1#
Vasilev connects with a high kick.
Vasilev checks a low kick from Bartlet.
Bartlet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasilev will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the body from Vasilev misses #TD#
and Bartlet counters with a shoot takedown. Vasilev fights it but they end up in guard.
Vasilev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilev, not yet.
Bartlet 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.
Bartlet trying to control but Vasilev is working from the bottom.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet throwing strikes but missing.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasilev looking to control.
Bartlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Vasilev 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.
Bartlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilev has wrist control.
Bartlet distracts Vasilev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bartlet postures up and lands a big shot to Vasilev's brow.
Vasilev seems keen to control Bartlet's posture.
Vasilev keeping moving, preventing Bartlet from controlling successfully.
Bartlet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilev's guard and throws a big left but Vasilev blocks it. #T2#
Bartlet working some strikes from top position.
Bartlet 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.
Vasilev being controlled here, momentarily.
Bartlet wants to pass the guard but Vasilev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bartlet 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.
Vasilev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vasilev has his foot on Bartlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartlet works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartlet wants to pass the guard but Vasilev is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vasilev jabs Bartlet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartlet throws out a leg kick but Vasilev moves out of range and Bartlet only half commits.
Vasilev tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartlet misses with a straight left.
Bartlet throws a leg kick which misses Vasilev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilev tries to avoid it.
Vasilev tries to clinch there but Bartlet circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bartlet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab. #T4#
Vasilev defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilev clobbers Bartlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartlet misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Bartlet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bartlet is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilev is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Bartlet.
Vasilev is looking for a sweep.
Bartlet is trying to ground and pound but Vasilev uses the momentary lack of control by Bartlet to regain half guard.
Bartlet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilev defending well though.
Bartlet wants to pass to mount but Vasilev is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Bartlet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bartlet throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Bartlet.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasilev as he avoids it easily.
Bartlet misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bartlet forces Vasilev back against the cage and clinches.
Bartlet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartlet missing with knees to the body.
Bartlet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bartlet avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasilev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Vasilev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasilev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bartlet counters with a nice body kick.
Vasilev misses with a head kick.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Bartlet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasilev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Bartlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartlet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartlet rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartlet.
Bartlet walks into a left hand.
Bartlet falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Vasilev counters by clinching up.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartlet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasilev gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet.
Bartlet managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
Bartlet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a solid body kick.
Bartlet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vasilev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Vasilev scores with a body shot.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartlet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartlet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasilev tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartlet throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartlet scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev.#T4#
Vasilev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev looks to land a combination. Bartlet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bartlet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilev lands a jab to Bartlet's midsection.
Bartlet with a poor takedown
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilev moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Vasilev. Beautiful body shot.
Vasilev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bartlet's hands.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartlet's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartlet goes for a double leg but Vasilev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasilev continues to drive forward.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Vasilev.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Bartlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartlet tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Vasilev.
Bartlet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilev misses with a low kick as Bartlet jumps back.
Vasilev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Vasilev lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Vasilev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bartlet's calf.
Vasilev stuns Bartlet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vasilev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Bartlet
and Vasilev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bartlet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
Bartlet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasilev.#T2#
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Bartlet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasilev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasilev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bartlet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlet throws a leg kick which misses Vasilev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilev tries to avoid it.
Vasilev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartlet is looking to land body kicks.
Bartlet misses with a takedown
and Vasilev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasilev throws a head kick that Bartlet semi-blocks. #T3#
Bartlet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Bartlet is having none of it.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasilev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasilev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartlet.
Vasilev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bartlet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartlet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasilev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartlet tries to clinch but Vasilev is having none of it.
Bartlet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartlet looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Bartlet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vasilev.#T4#
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bartlet swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev.
Vasilev swings for the body but Bartlet moves out of range.
Vasilev tries to clinch up but Bartlet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartlet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilev misses with an uppercut. Bartlet saw that one coming.
Bartlet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilev under the eye.
Bartlet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasilev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Bartlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartlet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartlet misses with the combination.
Vasilev shapes to counter with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasilev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adrik Vasilev made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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