PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Police And Thieves. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bartlet
vs
Ragnarsson

170 cm
35
167 lbs
25 - 15 - 3

175 cm
28
153 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 25 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Bartlet is working for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartlet throwing shots but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That has opened up Maximus Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet.

Bartlet pulls guard.
Bartlet wants to sweep but no luck.

Bartlet is looking for a triangle but Ragnarsson pushes his legs off easily.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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 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.

Bartlet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bartlet working for a triangle but Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

Bartlet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximus Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.