PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Partridge
vs
Cali

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ali Cali!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cali drives through with a takedown into Partridge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge is pulling down on Cali's head. It's preventing any offense from Cali, at least for the moment.
Cali throwing strikes from guard but Partridge blocks nicely.
Partridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Partridge's guard.
Partridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cali on the ground.
Partridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Cali trying to control but Partridge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cali won't allow Partridge to sweep him here.

Cali drops back looking for a leg! Partridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Partridge manages to kick Cali off! Cali jumps back into Partridge's guard.
Partridge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Partridge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Partridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cali counters with a two punch combo.

Partridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Partridge working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partridge postures up in Cali's guard and throws a big left but Cali blocks it.
Partridge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Partridge throws a strike but Cali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cali wants to pass the guard but Partridge is keeping the position.
Cali throwing strikes from guard but Partridge blocks nicely.
Cali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cali preventing the sweep.
Cali wants to control from the top but Partridge keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali throws a big elbow that misses.
Cali is working Partridge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partridge pulls Cali in close to prevent any damage.
Partridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Partridge has Cali pulled in close to control his posture.
Cali throws a strike but Partridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Partridge wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving.
Partridge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partridge looking to pass the guard.
Partridge postures up and lands a big shot to Cali's brow.
Partridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partridge lands a couple of digs.
Cali looking to control.
Partridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Logan Partridge will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cali rushes Partridge and presses him up against the cage.

Cali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Partridge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Partridge landing with the ground and pound.
Partridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Partridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Partridge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Partridge won't allow Cali to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partridge lands a couple of elbows.
Cali trying to strike off his back.
Partridge chips away with some ground and pound.
Partridge postures up and lands a big shot to Cali's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge landing some decent shots from guard.
Cali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partridge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cali has momentary wrist control but Partridge slips an elbow through the middle.

Cali is rocked!
Partridge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cali is still in real trouble! Can Partridge finish him?
Partridge with a nice head shot there.
Cali is breathing heavily.
Partridge working some strikes from top position.
Partridge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cali covers up, he's hurt! Partridge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Partridge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Partridge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Partridge!