PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hayford (ranked 2105 p4p, 207 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 628 p4p, 64 weight class). Partio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sininen sunnuntai kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Hayford
vs
Partio

179 cm
28
146 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

185 cm
29
152 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hayford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayford throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Hayford sees coming a mile off.
As Partio tries to get set, Hayford tries to push him back and clinch up but Partio manages to avoid the attempt.
Partio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hayford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Hayford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio takes a swing at Hayford's ribcage but misses.
Hayford is looking to counter the offense by Partio and move into the clinch.
Hayford misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Hayford down.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Hayford is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hayford gets a clinch.
Partio lands with a light punch inside.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayford lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Hayford.
Hayford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayford.
Hayford misses with a body punch.

Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Hayford avoids it.
A slow jab from Hayford misses its intended target.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Hayford misses.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
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!
Hayford misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Hayford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio feints and then cracks Hayford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayford down.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Hayford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Hayford moves out of range and Partio only half commits.

Hayford moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Hayford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hayford has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayfords head.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayford backwards.
Hayford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayford has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
A short right from Partio.
Partio wants to break free but Hayford has control.
Hayford blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayford blocking some punches.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayford blocks a body shot from Partio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hayford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hayford misses its intended target.
Hayford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayford blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Hayford sees coming a mile off.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Hayford.
Hayford tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayford avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio throws a hook but Hayford avoids it easily.
Hayford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Hayford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Partio.

Hayford forces Partio back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hayford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Partio throws a head kick but Hayford moves out of range.
Partio connects with a right hand. Hayford shakes it off.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Hayford's head but Hayford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayford lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.

Hayford moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayford lands a left hand.
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayford.
Hayford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Hayford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Hayford controls the action.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayford swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayford tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Hayford back against the cage.
Partio lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Partio on the inside.
A short left from Partio.
Hayford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isaac Hayford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayford.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayford.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayford backwards.
Partio works on Hayford's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio wants to break free but Hayford has control.
Hayford lands a right hand.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Hayford working aggressively here.
Hayford misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
Hayford lands a left hand.
Hayford misses with some punches.
Hayford misses with the head strike.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Hayford lands a slapping body shot.
Hayford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayford moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Hayford moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Hayford takes one to the side of the head.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayford tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Hayford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hayford. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Hayford moved out of range nicely.
Partio motions for Hayford to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayford takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Hayford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
The fighters circling - Hayford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio throws a leg kick but Hayford moved away.
Hayford punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayford is looking to clinch.
A big left from Hayford misses.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Hayford saw that one coming.
Hayford fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayford wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Hayford misses with a straight right.
Partio throws a jab when Hayford was well out of range.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayford scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Partio. Hayford shrugs it off though.
Hayford tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Hayford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Hayford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Hayford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayford appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Partio. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayford throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayford slips a straight right by Partio.
Hayford slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Hayford checks it.
Hayford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Partio tries to move into range but Hayford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio tries to work over Hayford's front leg with a kick but Hayford checks it.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayford.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Hayford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hayford throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayford missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Hayford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Hayford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Hayford throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Hayford clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio can't break the clinch.
Hayford works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
Partio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Isaac Hayford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Hayford.
Hayford misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.

Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Hayford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayford.
Hayford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayford tries to clinch but Partio moves away
and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayford misses with a body shot.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayford.
Hayford connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hayford rushes Partio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.

Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayford misses with a looping right.
Hayford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.

Hayford sends Partio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayford is motioning to the referee to let Partio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Partio is rocked!
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!
Hayford doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Partio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Partio is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayford finish him?
Hayford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Hayford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Partio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Hayford drops Partio with a naaaaasty hook - Partio is in real trouble here! Hayford dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Hayford!
Isaac Hayford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.