PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mokkelime
vs
Partlow

180 cm
24
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
179 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partlow throws a lazy right hand but Mokkelime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mokkelime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partlow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Partlow!
Partlow looks to throw the jab but Mokkelime is out of range.
Mokkelime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Partlow shoots for a takedown but Mokkelime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Partlow throws a hook but Mokkelime avoids it easily.
Mokkelime lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Partlow backs up against the cage.
Partlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partlow digs a good body shot into Mokkelime's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Partlow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partlow.
Chris Partlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partlow throws a body punch but Mokkelime moves out of range.
Partlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Mokkelime is just out of range.
Mokkelime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Partlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mokkelime somewhat.
Partlow shoots in but no luck this time.
Partlow lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow jabs Mokkelime right on the nose. Mokkelime blinks but takes it well.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown but Partlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mokkelime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partlow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mokkelime is breathing heavily.
Partlow shoots for a takedown but Mokkelime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Partlow.

Partlow darts in and clinches Mokkelime up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mokkelime. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Partlow is leaning against Mokkelime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Partlow lands a right hand.
Mokkelime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partlow blocks a body shot from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime tries a body shot but Partlow blocks it.

Mokkelime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partlow misses with a wild body shot.
Partlow fails to land with a series of punches.

Partlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Partlow has hold of Mokkelime's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mokkelime manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Partlow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mokkelime can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mokkelime is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Partlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokkelime wants to control but Partlow is having none of it.

Partlow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mokkelime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partlow's hands.
Mokkelime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Mokkelime sprawls well. He's pushed Partlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partlow moves in looking to clinch but Mokkelime pushes him off.
Partlow misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Partlow throws a right hand that Mokkelime ducks under and follows up with a left that Mokkelime also avoids with ease.
Mokkelime misses with a double jab
and Partlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mokkelime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Partlow.
Partlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partlow scores with a hook to the body. Mokkelime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mokkelime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partlow delivers a nice body kick.
Mokkelime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Partlow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mokkelime moves out of range easily.
Mokkelime walks into a stiff left hand from Partlow.
Partlow cracks Mokkelime with a good jab.
Partlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Mokkelime. Mokkelime gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mokkelime.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mokkelime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime walks into a left hand.
Partlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Mokkelime with that takedown attempt.
Mokkelime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partlow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partlow misses the shot to the body.
Partlow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mokkelime.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mokkelime shoots in looking for a takedown but Partlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mokkelime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Partlow scores with a hook to the body. Mokkelime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partlow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mokkelime rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Partlow scores with a four punch combination!

Mokkelime is rocked!
Mokkelime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Mokkelime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partlow, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partlow drops Mokkelime with a naaaaasty hook - Mokkelime is in real trouble here! Partlow dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Partlow!