PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Clash - Police And Thieves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OToole
vs
Bartlet

185 cm
31
166 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

170 cm
34
170 lbs
22 - 14 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Bartlet misses with an uppercut.
Bartlet connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as OToole blocks the low kick.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Bartlet successfully pulls guard.
Bartlet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OToole manages to get himself to full guard.

Bartlet landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Bartlet manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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!