PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Näkäräinen
vs
Partio

152 cm
36
150 lbs
37 - 19 - 2

150 cm
37
142 lbs
44 - 23 - 3

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Näkäräinen saw it coming and moves away.
Näkäräinen throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Näkäräinen only half commits.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Näkäräinen moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.

Partio moves into range and clinches up with Näkäräinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Näkäräinen avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Näkäräinen prevents a body shot from Partio.
Näkäräinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Näkäräinen has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Näkäräinen blocks a body shot from Partio.
Näkäräinen blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries to work over Näkäräinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Näkäräinen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Partio.
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Partio.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
I was talking to Näkäräinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Näkäräinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Partio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Näkäräinen misses with a punch to the body.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Partio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio prevents a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Näkäräinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Näkäräinen pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen throws a head punch that misses.
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Näkäräinen manages to break the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen checks the leg kick.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Näkäräinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partio throws a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Näkäräinen's head.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Partio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Näkäräinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Partio.
Näkäräinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Näkäräinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Näkäräinen.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Näkäräinen is just out of range.
Näkäräinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Näkäräinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Partio.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Näkäräinen is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen is looking to counter punch.
Näkäräinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Näkäräinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Partio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
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 misses with a low kick.
Partio thuds a left hand into Näkäräinen's body.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Näkäräinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partio tries to avoid it but Näkäräinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partio to the ground. Partio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partio lands the left hand.
Näkäräinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Näkäräinen's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Näkäräinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it.
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Partio's head backwards.
Näkäräinen throws a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Näkäräinen.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Näkäräinen connects with a looping right hand.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Näkäräinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Näkäräinen lands a body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Näkäräinen attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Partio avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Näkäräinen off the cage and back into range.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Näkäräinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Näkäräinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Partio takes a swing at Näkäräinen's ribcage but misses.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Näkäräinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Näkäräinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kauko Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Näkäräinen is just out of range.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Näkäräinen avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Näkäräinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Näkäräinen jabs at Partio's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Näkäräinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Näkäräinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Partio lands but Näkäräinen takes it in his stride.
Partio blocks a jab.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Näkäräinen connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Näkäräinen lands with a shot to the body.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Näkäräinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Näkäräinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crunch! Näkäräinen slams his shin into Partio's torso.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen sets himself, and Partio steps forward looking for the clinch! Näkäräinen avoids it this time.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
A big right from Näkäräinen misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Näkäräinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Näkäräinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen advances position into side control!
Näkäräinen cracks Partio with a big elbow.
Näkäräinen throwing strikes but Partio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Partio working away.
Näkäräinen is looking for a sweep.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Partio postures up.
Näkäräinen tries to buck Partio off but Partio is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Näkäräinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio throws an elbow but Näkäräinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Näkäräinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is positioning himself well to prevent Näkäräinen advancing to mount.
Pikku Näkäräinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Näkäräinen is trying to control. Partio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Näkäräinen thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Partio to regain full guard.
Näkäräinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Näkäräinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio is looking to chop away at Näkäräinen's legs.
Näkäräinen connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partio swings for the body but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Näkäräinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Partio.
Näkäräinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Kauko Partio has been cut.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Näkäräinen.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Näkäräinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Näkäräinen ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Näkäräinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Näkäräinen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.