PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Partio has chosen Decode - Me, You and Pain as his entrance music. 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.

Concepcion
vs
Partio

170 cm
32
155 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

150 cm
27
158 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute
Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

•• Beast Mode ••

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 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Concepcion tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Concepcion connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio lands a head shot.
Concepcion looks to clinch
and Partio counters with a head kick. That will keep Concepcion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Concepcion tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Concepcion misses with the combination.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Concepcion. Concepcion gets slowly back to his feet.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Concepcion scrambles back to his feet.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Concepcion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Concepcion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Concepcion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Concepcion both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Concepcion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Concepcion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Concepcion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Concepcion tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Concepcion is looking to clinch but Partio is avoiding it.
Concepcion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.

Concepcion gets a double leg takedown into Partio's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Partio keeping full guard, as Concepcion tries to pass.
Concepcion passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio tries to lock up and control but Concepcion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Partio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Concepcion looking to finish Partio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Partio!
Concepcion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Partio because Concepcion loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concepcion with good strikes from the mount here!
Concepcion throwing strikes but Partio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Partio is trying to control but Concepcion manages to pass to mount!
Concepcion with shots to the head and body - Partio looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concepcion unloading with bombs!
Concepcion landing shots from mount.
Partio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Concepcion with shots to the head and body - Partio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Partio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Concepcion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Partio trying to hold on to Concepcion's head to control him but Concepcion postures up.

Concepcion trying to work for an americana but Partio has managed to regain full guard.
Concepcion tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concepcion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Concepcion throws a big elbow that misses.

Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Angel Concepcion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Partio looks to land a right hand but Concepcion moved out of range.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Concepcion has his takedown stuffed
and Partio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Concepcion tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Concepcion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Concepcion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Concepcion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Concepcion.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Concepcion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio slips a jab and a cross from Concepcion.
Concepcion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Angel Concepcion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concepcion throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Partio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Concepcion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concepcion is looking to stand up but Partio isn't so interested in that idea.
Partio wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Concepcion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Partio wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Partio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Concepcion is on top in guard.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concepcion passes into half guard.
Concepcion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Concepcion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Partio hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is desperately trying to improve his position but Concepcion has a good base and remains in mount.
Partio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Concepcion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!

Concepcion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.
Partio moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concepcion tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Partio connects with a high kick.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Concepcion.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Concepcion doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Concepcion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Concepcion tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a head kick.

Concepcion has managed to clinch.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concepcion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Concepcion on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Concepcion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Partio.
Concepcion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Concepcion.
Concepcion can't get the takedown.
Concepcion lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Partio breaks from the clinch.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Concepcion loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Concepcion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partio thinking.
Partio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Concepcion rather than just go for the knockout.
Partio takes a swing at Concepcion's ribcage but misses.
Concepcion tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Concepcion tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Concepcion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partio throws a right and a left that Concepcion avoids nicely.

Partio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Concepcion.
Concepcion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio pushes down on Concepcion's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion gets full guard.

Concepcion scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Partio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Partio breaks the clinch.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Concepcion off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Concepcion checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio really 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.

Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Concepcion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Concepcion thows a body shot but no joy.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.

Partio scores a takedown into full mount!
Concepcion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Concepcion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control but Partio postures up.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angel Concepcion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio is taking a breather. Concepcion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Partio blocks the strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet.
Partio wants to free his trapped foot but Concepcion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Concepcion is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Concepcion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concepcion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Concepcion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Concepcion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Concepcion is trying to keep Partio in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Concepcion. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Partio.
Concepcion wants to clinch.

Concepcion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Partio was covering up waiting for the punch and Concepcion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio is trying to keep Concepcion in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Concepcion wants to clinch.
Concepcion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concepcion avoids the body shot from Partio.
Concepcion connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.
Concepcion throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio tries to work over Concepcion's front leg with a kick but Concepcion checks it.
Concepcion fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt.
Concepcion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Concepcion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Partio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Concepcion was covering up waiting for the punch and Partio finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Concepcion looking to control.
Partio postures up in Concepcion's guard and throws a big left but Concepcion blocks it.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Concepcion is keeping the position for now.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Concepcion tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Concepcion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Partio counters by clinching up.
Concepcion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Partio is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Concepcion has him pressed against the cage.
Angel Concepcion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a shot to the head.

Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Concepcion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Concepcion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concepcion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Partio counters with an inside leg kick.
Concepcion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Partio has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Concepcion.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Concepcion thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concepcion swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kauko Partio.
I think Partio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio is the new lightweight champion!
Kauko Partio took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I just beat people up. '.