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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Connemara
vs
Partio

175 cm
29
147 lbs
22 - 3 - 0

150 cm
37
145 lbs
44 - 21 - 3

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio checks a low kick from Connemara.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connemara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Connemara cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Connemara lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Connemara off the cage and back into range.
Connemara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Connemara misses with a head kick.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Connemara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connemara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.

Partio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara parries the strikes from Partio easily there. Partio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connemara to escape.
Connemara is trying to improve his position.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Connemara is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to ground and pound but Connemara uses the momentary lack of control by Partio to regain half guard.
Partio wants to pass to mount but Connemara is defending the position.
Connemara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Connemara wants to get back to full guard.
Partio trying to pass the guard but Connemara defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio moves nicely into side control.
Connemara is looking for a sweep.
Connemara struggling a bit here.
Partio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Connemara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Connemara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Connemara trying to control but Partio postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Partio.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Connemara wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connemara is on top in guard.

Partio working for submissions but it's allowed Connemara to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connemara checks it well.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Connemara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Connemara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connemara scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio keeps Connemara at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Connemara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Connemara tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.

Partio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara parries the strikes from Partio easily there. Partio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connemara to escape.
Partio landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Connemara wants to control but Partio postures up.
Connemara tries to buck Partio off but Partio is having none of it.
Connemara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Connemara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Partio.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Connemara is retaining full guard.
Partio postures up.
Connemara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partio manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Connemara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Partio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connemara defends it easily.
Connemara trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connemara pushes down on Partio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connemara wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio tries to roll over but Connemara keeps him under control.
Connemara wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.

Partio actively working from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connemara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio misses with a hook.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio slips under a jab.
Connemara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connemara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara scores with a jab.
Connemara lands a lovely overhand right.
Connemara tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Connemara blocks the leg kick.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connemara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Connemara moves his leg out of the way.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Connemara checks a low kick from Partio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Connemara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connemara throws a front kick that sends Partio stumbling back into the cage.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connemara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio misses with a combination
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
Partio cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromConnemara.
Partio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connemara pinned against the cage. Connemara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connemara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Connemara moves his leg out of the way.
Partio misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connemara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Connemara lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Connemara.
Partio checks a low kick from Connemara.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connemara.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Connemara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connemara misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
As Partio backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connemara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Connemara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Partio misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
Nice shot by Connemara.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a nice uppercut.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connemara at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connemara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Partio counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio working the strikes but Connemara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Connemara to regain full guard.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Connemara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Connemara has wrist control.
Connemara can't keep his opponent in guard - Partio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Partio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connemara sees it coming and defends easily.
Connemara wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing shots but Connemara is blocking nicely.
Partio lands with a punch from half guard.
Connemara is doing well to control the position and prevent Partio from advancing to side control.
Connemara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara looking to control but Partio passes into half guard.
Partio is looking to advance position but Connemara won't allow it.
Connemara moves into full guard.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connemara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio postures up and lands a big shot to Connemara's brow.
Connemara has his hands on Partio's head, controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Connemara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio motions for Connemara to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Connemara takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Connemara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio tests Connemara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connemara throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Connemara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Connemara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connemara. That did some damage!
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Connemara throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Connemara wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Partio looks to move away, Connemara throws a big counter combo bu Partio just gets out of the way.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connemara defends it well.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connemara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connemara scores with a nice body kick.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Connemara cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connemara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Connemara throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Connemara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio with the counter takedown but Connemara avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Connemara lands a front kick.
Connemara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio lands a jab to Connemara's midsection.
Connemara throws a front kick that sends Partio stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Connemara throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio avoids the head kick by Connemara.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara thuds his shin into the meat of Partio's side.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Connemara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Partio gets a double leg takedown into Connemara's guard.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio is looking to advance position but Connemara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara controlling the pace for now.
Partio is looking to get to half guard.
Connemara controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connemara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
A relieved looking Jameson Connemara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.