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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary by Tupac as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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179 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Partlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton shoots in and drives through. Partlow sprawls well.
Pembelton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partlow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pembelton is defended easily by Partlow.
Pembelton scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Partlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Partlow.
Horrible takedown by Pembelton or perhaps it was just good defense by Partlow which made him look bad.
Chris Partlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Pembelton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Partlow.
Partlow throws a shot from downtown. Pembelton moves away and avoids it.
Partlow scores with a leg kick.
Pembelton looks to land a combination but Partlow avoids it well.
Pembelton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Partlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pembelton scores with a one two! Partlow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pembelton throws a shot from downtown. Partlow moves away and avoids it.
Partlow stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partlow. Pembelton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a takedown but Partlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pembelton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Partlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Partlow throws a series of punches but Pembelton moves out of range.
Partlow misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pembelton misses with a hook.
Partlow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pembelton throws a big shot that misses.
Pembelton connects with a right hand. Partlow shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pembelton.
Partlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Partlow wants it to stay on the feet.
Partlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pembelton was well out of range. Poor timing from Partlow.
Partlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pembelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Pembelton.
Chris Partlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partlow misses the jab.
Partlow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Partlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pembelton.
Partlow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partlow misses with an uppercut. Pembelton saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partlow.
Partlow throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pembelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Partlow avoids the body shot from Pembelton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partlow. Pembelton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partlow tries to bum rush Pembelton with a series of wild strikes but Pembelton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pembelton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow misses with a wild body shot.
Pembelton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Partlow pinned against the cage. Partlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pembelton.
A big left from Partlow misses.
Partlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pembelton.
Pembelton walks into a stiff left hand from Partlow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pembelton.
Partlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pembelton.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Partlow sprawls well. Partlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pembelton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Partlow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pembelton ducks under a wild hook from Partlow.
Pembelton thows a body shot but no joy.
Pembelton gets caught flat footed, as Partlow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Partlow wants to stand but Pembelton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pembelton thows a huge punch but Partlow dodges it nicely.
Pembelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pembelton throwing shots but Partlow is blocking nicely.
Pembelton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Partlow is just riding it out for now. Pembelton eventually gives up the hold.
Partlow is trying to maintain the position but Pembelton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton is keen to just control but Partlow is a slippery customer.
Partlow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Partlow controlling Pembelton's posture.
Pembelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Partlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pembelton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pembelton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Partlow looking for a guillotine here but Pembelton defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Partlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Pembelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pembelton 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.
Pembelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pembelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pembelton stands up over Partlow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pembelton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Partlow's guard.
Pembelton is working for a submission of some sort.
Pembelton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Partlow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Partlow is refusing to be controlled, as Pembelton sits in half guard.
Pembelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Partlow wants to control but Pembelton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank Pembelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pembelton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partlow's head.
Partlow wants to improve his position but Pembelton is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow is working hard here to advance position.
Pembelton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pembelton is trying to control. Partlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Partlow is defending against the submission attempts here by Pembelton.
Pembelton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pembelton is looking for a kimura but Partlow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pembelton to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pembelton stalks Partlow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partlow's face. Partlow staggers backwards, shaken.
Pembelton lands with a nice body punch.
Pembelton throws the left hand but Partlow avoids the punch easily.
Partlow walks into a left hand.
Partlow misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Pembelton ducks right into an uppercut from Partlow.
A left lands for Pembelton.
Pembelton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Partlow.
Partlow with a hook.
Pembelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partlow lands with a hook. Pembelton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton shoots in and bounces Partlow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Partlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pembelton is controlling him.
Partlow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Partlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pembelton is controlling him.
Pembelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pembelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partlow is keeping the position for now.
Partlow looking for a guillotine here but Pembelton defends easily.
Partlow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton looking to pass the guard.
Pembelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partlow keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton drops back looking for a leg! Partlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Partlow manages to kick Pembelton off! Pembelton jumps back into Partlow's guard.
Partlow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pembelton!
Partlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pembelton is looking to escape.
Partlow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pembelton turns into him and now he's in Partlow's guard.
Pembelton looking to sit in guard and control but Partlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton trying to keep a closed guard but Partlow is proving a slippery customer.
Pembelton wants to sweep here but Partlow controlling him for the moment.
Pembelton looking for a guillotine here but Partlow defends easily.
Partlow connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Pembelton.
I think Pembelton 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pembelton!
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energy
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hype
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