PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Partridge looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Partridge
vs
Partridge

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

172 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam Partridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Alex Partridge sprawls well. He's pushed Adam Partridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adam Partridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Partridge wants to clinch up but Adam Partridge keeps it at a distance.
Adam Partridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alex Partridge swivels and escapes.
Alex Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.

Adam Partridge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alex Partridge to the mat! Alex Partridge manages to get full guard.

Adam Partridge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Adam Partridge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adam Partridge trying to move into half guard but instead Alex Partridge has managed to sweep!
Adam Partridge looks gassed!
Adam Partridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam Partridge keeping moving, preventing Alex Partridge from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex Partridge looking to pass the guard.
Adam Partridge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adam Partridge trying to strike off his back.
Adam Partridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alex Partridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Alex Partridge controlling the position.
Alex Partridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alex Partridge pulls Adam Partridge in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alex Partridge keeping moving, preventing Adam Partridge from controlling successfully.

Alex Partridge scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Adam Partridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Adam Partridge misses with a takedown attempt - Alex Partridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alex Partridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Adam Partridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Alex Partridge which made him look bad.
Adam Partridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex Partridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adam Partridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Alex Partridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alex Partridge tries to clinch but Adam Partridge is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alex Partridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Adam Partridge pushes Alex Partridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Adam Partridge dodges an elbow strike from Alex Partridge.
Adam Partridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alex Partridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Adam Partridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alex Partridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alex Partridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adam Partridge's brow.
Alex Partridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adam Partridge goes for a takedown attempt but Alex Partridge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adam Partridge shoots for a takedown but Alex Partridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Partridge throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Alex Partridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Alex Partridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alex Partridge takes a shot to the head.
Alex Partridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow that stopped Adam Partridge in his tracks for a moment.
Alex Partridge throws an elbow that misses.
Alex Partridge avoiding damage.
Adam Partridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Alex Partridge with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Adam Partridge jumps guard and drags Alex Partridge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alex Partridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Adam Partridge has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alex Partridge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alex Partridge moves in looking to clinch but Adam Partridge pushes him off.
Alex Partridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam Partridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam Partridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adam Partridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Partridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Adam Partridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alex Partridge.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adam Partridge.
Adam Partridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Alex Partridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam Partridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alex Partridge but Alex Partridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Partridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Alex Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.
Adam Partridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alex Partridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adam Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Adam Partridge with that takedown attempt.
Alex Partridge wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alex Partridge moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adam Partridge blocks an elbow strike from Alex Partridge.
Adam Partridge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alex Partridge walks away with a smile on his face. Adam Partridge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Partridge moves in looking to clinch but Adam Partridge pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex Partridge moves in looking to clinch but Adam Partridge pushes him off.
Adam Partridge dodges the punch combination from Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Partridge stuffs the takedown.
Alex Partridge tries to clinch but Adam Partridge moves out of range.
Alex Partridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam Partridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam Partridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Alex Partridge tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Partridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alex Partridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Alex Partridge clinches.
Adam Partridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adam Partridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alex Partridge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adam Partridge managing to block the knees to the body from Alex Partridge.
Adam Partridge avoids the elbow strike from Alex Partridge, against the cage.
Alex Partridge gets underhooks to prevent Adam Partridge's takedown attempt.
Alex Partridge misses with a knee strike.
Adam Partridge takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alex Partridge scores with a knee to the head.
Adam Partridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adam Partridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alex Partridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Alex Partridge.
Adam Partridge has Alex Partridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alex Partridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Partridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adam Partridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alex Partridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alex Partridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam Partridge.
Alex Partridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adam Partridge blocks the elbow strike.
Adam Partridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alex Partridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alex Partridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adam Partridge.
Adam Partridge dodges an elbow strike from Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adam Partridge's face.
Alex Partridge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adam Partridge up against the cage.
Adam Partridge dodges an elbow strike from Alex Partridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex Partridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adam Partridge blocks the elbow strike.
Adam Partridge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adam Partridge tries for a takedown. No joy.

Adam Partridge drags the fight down to the ground.
Adam Partridge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Adam Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam Partridge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Adam Partridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam Partridge trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adam Partridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alex Partridge is looking to clinch but Adam Partridge is avoiding it.

Adam Partridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alex Partridge's guard.
Alex Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam Partridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Adam Partridge stands up and waves to Alex Partridge to follow him.
Alex Partridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Adam Partridge circles away.
Adam Partridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Alex Partridge circles away.
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 Alex Partridge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alex Partridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adam Partridge fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Alex Partridge does no damage.
Adam Partridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge wants to clinch up but Adam Partridge keeps it at a distance.
Adam Partridge closes the distance and clinches up with Alex Partridge, looking for a takedown. Adam Partridge pushes Alex Partridge against the cage but Alex Partridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adam Partridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Partridge looks for a takedown but Alex Partridge sprawls well.
Alex Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Partridge.
Adam Partridge keeps the fight on the outside.

Alex Partridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow just above Adam Partridge 's eye.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow just above Adam Partridge 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alex Partridge is pressed up against the cage. Adam Partridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alex Partridge down to the mat. Alex Partridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adam Partridge shoots in but Alex Partridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Partridge tries to clinch but Alex Partridge moves away

and Alex Partridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alex Partridge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alex Partridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adam Partridge is keeping busy.
Adam Partridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex Partridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge lands a damaging elbow.
Adam Partridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alex Partridge lands a nice knee to the body.
Adam Partridge avoids a wild elbow strike from Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge stalling.
Alex Partridge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow that stopped Adam Partridge in his tracks for a moment.
Alex Partridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adam Partridge blocks the elbow strike.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow inside that Adam Partridge shrugs off.
Adam Partridge managing to block the knees to the body from Alex Partridge.
Alex Partridge trying to land knees to the body.
Alex Partridge throws an elbow that misses.
Adam Partridge avoids the elbow strike from Alex Partridge, against the cage.
Adam Partridge blocks the elbow strike.
Alex Partridge lands an elbow that stopped Adam Partridge in his tracks for a moment.
Alex Partridge misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alex Partridge trying to land knees to the body.

Adam Partridge jumps guard and drags Alex Partridge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adam Partridge is looking to stand up but Alex Partridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Adam Partridge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alex Partridge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adam Partridge strikes from the bottom but Alex Partridge uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Adam Partridge looks to move to half guard but instead Alex Partridge has passed into mount! Damn!
Alex Partridge avoids the attempt from Adam Partridge to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex Partridge wants to control the pace but Adam Partridge is squirming around nicely.
Adam Partridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adam Partridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adam Partridge flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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.
Alex Partridge prevents Adam Partridge from getting the reversal.
Alex Partridge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam Partridge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alex Partridge. What's that going to do exactly?
Adam Partridge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alex Partridge. What's that going to do exactly?
Adam Partridge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alex Partridge controlling from mount.
Adam Partridge tries to lock up and control but Alex Partridge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Partridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alex Partridge 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Partridge!