PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Kirk (ranked 25169 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Partin (ranked 5897 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kirk
vs
Partin

175 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Partin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirk tries to sprawl but Partin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Partin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partin wants to pass to mount but Kirk is defending the position.
Partin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin wants to pass the guard but Kirk is defending well.
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Partin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Partin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Partin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Partin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Partin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Partin won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Kirk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Partin wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partin content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face as Partin controls the position.
More stalling from Partin.
Kirk prevents Partin from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
Partin controls the position.
Partin wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face as Partin controls the position.
Partin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Partin stalls from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Partin gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Partin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kirk dives in for a single leg takedown but Partin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Partin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirk is trying to defend but Partin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Partin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partin controlling the action here.
Partin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin wants to pass to mount but Kirk is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Partin is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Partin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Partin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Partin is controlling him well.
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Partin is controlling him well.
Kirk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Partin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Partin in particular looking to stall.
Kirk won't allow Partin to pass to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Partin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Partin thows a huge punch but Kirk dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Partin wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Partin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Partin showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet.
Partin is looking to pass Kirk's guard but actually Kirk recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Partin tries to stand but Kirk is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Partin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Partin shoots in and bounces Kirk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirk is trying to keep Partin in close.
Partin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk can't keep his opponent in guard - Partin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin throwing shots but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Partin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partin is taking a breather. Kirk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Partin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Partin controlling the pace for now.
Partin lands a big elbow.
Partin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steve Partin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kirk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Partin controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Partin tries to advance to mount but Kirk denies him.
Partin controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Partin is continuing to stall.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Partin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Partin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Partin!