PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Black has chosen yes 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.

Partio
vs
Black

150 cm
29
159 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

185 cm
33
160 lbs
31 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85%

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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Partio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Partio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Partio tries to tie him up.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with some punches.
Black fails to pull the fight into his 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!
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black jumps guard but Partio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Black misses with the head strike.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to pull guard but Partio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kauko Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black jumps guard but Partio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.

Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black looks to land a combination. Partio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Partio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black wants to break free but Partio has control.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Partio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Partio.
Partio stalling the fight.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Black.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio trying to stall but Black improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Partio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Partio gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Partio is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Partio has his back to the cage.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Good body shot from Partio.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Partio is struggling to control the position.
Black jumps guard but Partio stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Partio blocks a body shot from Black.
A right hook to the body lands for Partio.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.

Black breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Partio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Partio throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio wants to clinch.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black misses with a hook

and Partio counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black prevents Partio from improving his position.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Partio defends it.
Black passes to side control.
Partio is looking to reverse the position.
Partio can't do much from the bottom here.

Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Partio is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio manages to get back to half guard.
Black lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to get back to full guard.
Partio is trying to control but can't.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Black seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.
Partio is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Partio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black throws a big elbow that misses.

Partio working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Partio wants to control but Black passes easily into half guard.
Black throws a strike but Partio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black looking to pass the guard.

Partio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Partio is tightening it up a little... Black has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Black reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Black taps out! Nice BJJ there by Partio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kauko Partio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.