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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Kauko Partio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Partio misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Azure. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azure misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azure scores with a jab to the head.
Azure swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azure keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azure needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Azure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Azure throws out a powerful jab.
Azure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Azure jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Azure misses its intended target.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Azure tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio feints and as Azure raises his hands in defense, Partio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azure 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.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azure looking for a sweep. Not yet Azure, not yet.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Azure has wrist control.
Partio 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.
Azure looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azure looking for a sweep. Not yet Azure, not yet.
Azure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partio drops back looking for a leg! Azure is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azure manages to kick Partio off! Partio jumps back into Azure's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Azure is keeping the position.
Azure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Azure has his foot on Partio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partio works his way back into a safe position though.
Azure looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Partio has picked Azure up and slammed him! Azure can't keep hold of the triangle and Partio manages to pass to side control!
Azure is trying to get back to half guard.
Azure is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azure tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Azure is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
Azure is in a horrible position here. Partio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio prevents Azure from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure is working hard here to advance position.
Azure is in a horrible position here. Partio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Partio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azure's half guard.
Azure is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azure is defending against the submission attempts here by Partio.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
Azure moves into full guard.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Azure looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Partio stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Partio!
Partio lands a nice forearm strike.
Azure is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure manages to get back to half guard.
Azure is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Partio seems content to control.
Partio is looking to take a break and control but Azure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio wants to take a breather but Azure is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauko Partio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Partio throws a series of punches but Azure moves out of range.
Partio digs a good body shot into Azure's ribs.
Partio throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
Azure scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azure.
Azure throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azure but Azure pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azure lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Partio. Those never looked like landing.
Azure is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Azure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azure thows a body shot but no joy.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Azure paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Azure throws a lazy uppercut
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Azure as he connects with a hook.
Partio misses with a low kick as Azure jumps back.
Azure attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio digs a good hook to Azure's body.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Azure saw that one coming.
Azure throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Azure. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Azure's shoulder, as Azure tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Azure or perhaps it was just good defense by Partio which made him look bad.
Azure works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Azure walks into a left hand.
Azure lands a jab to the nose.
Azure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure lands with a kick to the temple. Partio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partio lands with a right hand.
Azure misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Azure moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Azure throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azure works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio misses with a low kick as Azure jumps back.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azure if he has to take too many more of those.
Azure connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Azure's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio cracks the inside of Azure's front leg.
Partio defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Azure avoids a kick to the body.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azure's guard.
Azure tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio advances position into side control!
Azure trying his best to control but Partio has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure slips a leg in and gets back to half 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!
Azure manages to get to full guard.
Partio working some strikes from top position.
Azure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azure is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Partio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Azure is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kauko Partio just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Partio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Azure connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partio throws a hook but Azure blocks it.
Partio avoids the body shot from Azure.
Azure swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Azure lands a jab to the nose.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure dives in and grabs Partio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes down on Azure's head and hops out.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azure blocks a jab.
Azure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Azure avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Azure ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Azure thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Azure moved out of range nicely.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azure's head.
Azure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Azure.
Azure staying out of range there.
Azure throws out a powerful jab.
Partio closes the distance and clinches up with Azure, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes Azure against the cage but Azure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Azure's knee but Azure avoids it well.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azure, right into the meat.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Azure with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azure avoids the body shot from Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Azure shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
A head kick from Partio lands but Azure takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Azure finds it's target.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio throws the left hand but Azure avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azure fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azure slips a jab from Partio.
Azure looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Azure lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Azure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Azure avoids it.
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azure throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Partio misses the body punch
and Azure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azure blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick but Azure sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio throws a sloppy body shot
and Azure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partio misses with a hook to the body
and Azure counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Mr Azure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Azure defends it nicely.
Partio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Azure sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azure throws a good cross that connects.
Azure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
Azure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Azure.
Well Partio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Kauko Partio took to the microphone: 'Much respect for Mr Azure, I guess today was just my day. '.
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