PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Popeda - Mä elän vieläkin. Spencer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Country Boy Can Survive. On his way into the cage it seems that Kauko Partio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kauko Partio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Partio
vs
Spencer

150 cm
25
163 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
169 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guster Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Partio throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.

Partio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Partio 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.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
Spencer managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Guster Spencer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer throws a combination that misses
and Partio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spencer thinking.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spencer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Spencer throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Guster Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio jabs at Spencer's body.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Partio keeps Spencer at a distance using the push kick.
Partio throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Partio fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Spencer catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio jabs at Spencer's body.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Partio avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Spencer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer.

Partio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spencer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Partio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer being controlled for a moment.
Spencer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio dominated that round.
That's time! Partio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spencer throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Spencer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spencer scores with a nice head shot.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Spencer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer misses the jab.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
Kauko Partio is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Partio is looking to wear down Spencer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Spencer blocks a leg kick.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Spencer tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Partio clinches with his opponent.
Spencer is leaning against Partio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.

Partio tightens his grip and picks Spencer up, before dumping him to the ground. Spencer manages to land in guard.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kauko Partio wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio slips under a jab.
Spencer throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Spencer misses the jab.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio cracks Spencer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spencer misses the shot to the body.

Partio moves into range and clinches up with Spencer.
Spencer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Partio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Partio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spencer tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spencer smiles and moves away.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
A shot to the liver by Partio. Beautiful body shot.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.

Partio looking to score a takedown here. Spencer is defending well but Partio drives through and ends up in Spencer's guard.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio 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.
Partio wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spencer controls Partio momentarily but Partio frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kauko Partio.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spencer cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Spencer takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Spencer lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Partio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Spencer misses
and Partio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spencer swinging wildly here.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kauko Partio did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer lands with a hook. Partio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spencer takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Spencer.

Partio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Partio as Spencer tries to tie him up.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Spencer tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer is stalling here.
Partio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio blocks a body shot from Spencer.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.

Partio jumps guard.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Partio trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.

Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Partio's legs - danger averted.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partio is pulling down on Spencer's head to control his posture.
Spencer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio pulls Spencer in close to his closed guard and prevents Spencer from doing any damage or advancing position.

Partio looking for a triangle here. Spencer is fighting it but it looks tight! Partio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spencer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kauko Partio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.