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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bluto Braun (ranked 495 p4p, 62 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 600 p4p, 78 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sininen sunnuntai. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bluto Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Braun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Partio tenderised Braun's leg. Braun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Braun lands a head kick!
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braun moves away.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Partio backs away, Braun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Braun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Braun 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braun can pounce on him.
Braun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braun throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Partio throws a combination. Braun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braun takes one on the button.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio scores with a jab.
Braun throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Braun.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Braun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun slips a straight right by Partio.
A left lands for Partio.
Braun tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Braun counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Braun.
Donk. Braun catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Partio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Braun connects with a single shot there.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Braun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Braun.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brauns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Partio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Braun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Braun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Partio slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Partio.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Braun seems unphased.
Partio slips a straight right by Braun.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Braun misses with a body shot.
Braun walks into a jab.
Braun throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Braun's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Braun misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Braun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Braun.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braun.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Braun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Braun drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Partio catches Braun right on the button with a cross.
Braun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Braun connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Partio avoids the body shot from Braun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio cracks the inside of Braun's front leg.
Braun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio scores with the left hand. Braun knows he should have avoided that one.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braun's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braun throws a leg kick that misses.
Braun jabs at Partio's body.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Braun misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Braun checks a leg kick.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partio scores with a nice body kick.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Braun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braun might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Braun missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a right hand that Braun ducks under and follows up with a left that Braun also avoids with ease.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Braun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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 throws a solid leg kick but Braun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio throws a series of punches but Braun moves out of range.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio avoids the body shot from Braun.
Braun dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Partio is looking to slow Braun down with leg kicks.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Braun.
Braun is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Partio lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Braun misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Partio throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Braun.
Braun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braun checks it well.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braun looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Braun throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Braun checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio blocks a head kick by Braun.
Braun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Braun misses the target.
Braun misses with a looping left.
Braun throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio cracks Braun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braun. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Partio.
Nice uppercut there from Braun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Braun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Braun looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Braun lands with a nice body kick.
Braun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Braun's head.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Braun.
Braun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Partio.
Partio slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Braun.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Braun connects with a high kick.
Braun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Partio.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Braun circles away quickly and effectively.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braun throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio avoids the head kick by Braun.
Partio keeps Braun at a distance using the push kick.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Braun's head.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio lands with a straight right. Braun didn't see that one coming.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Partio is looking to slow Braun down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braun wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Bluto Braun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Braun throws a right hand that misses
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Partio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Braun will feel that in the morning.
Partio lands a head kick!
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Braun throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Braun throws a head kick that misses
and Partio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Braun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Partio avoids the head kick by Braun.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Braun misses its target.
Braun takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun rushes Partio and presses him up against the cage.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braun lands a shoulder strike.
Partio blocks a body shot from Braun.
Nice body punch from Partio.
Braun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braun works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws a push kick but Braun slaps the foot to one side.
Braun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braun scores with a jab to the head.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braun checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braun clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Braun stalling in the clinch but Partio improves position.
Braun stops a takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partio defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Partio.
That kick from Braun tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio feints and then cracks Braun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braun down.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Braun 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.
Braun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Partio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bluto Braun was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll get em' next time.'.
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