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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Kotipelto has chosen Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotipelto.
Kotipelto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Kotipelto throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Kotipelto only half commits.
Kotipelto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kotipelto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotipelto is just out of range.
Kotipelto misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Kotipelto misses with a double jab
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kotipelto throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto connects with the punch.
Kotipelto misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotipelto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kotipelto closes the distance and clinches up with Partio, looking for a takedown. Kotipelto pushes Partio against the cage but Partio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauko Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Kotipelto.
Kotipelto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kotipelto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotipelto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio throws a right hand that Kotipelto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kotipelto also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotipelto scores with a hook.
Kotipelto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kotipelto!
Kotipelto isn't going anywhere.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Kotipelto is trying to work for a sweep but Partio has mounted him!
Partio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Partio working the ground and pound effectively.
Kotipelto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto regains half guard.
Kotipelto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Partio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kotipelto is squirming around, avoiding Partio's attempts to control the action.
Kotipelto is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio lands a heavy elbow.
Partio looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to get back to his feet.
Kotipelto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kotipelto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kotipelto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotipelto has picked Partio up and slammed him! Partio can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotipelto manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotipelto 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.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotipelto misses with a hook to the body
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotipelto misses with a low kick.
Kotipelto thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a body kick.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio checks a low kick from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Kotipelto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Partio throws a jab when Kotipelto was well out of range.
Kotipelto misses with a body shot.
Timo Kotipelto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotipelto lands with a nice body punch.
Kotipelto misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kotipelto has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Kotipelto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kotipelto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partio's waist but Partio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotipelto off to one side.
Partio moves forwards but Kotipelto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kotipelto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Partio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kotipelto is breathing heavily.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotipelto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotipelto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
Partio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partio is trying to hold Kotipelto in close to prevent damage but Kotipelto has managed to pass into half guard.
Kotipelto prevents Partio from standing back up.
Partio wants to control but Kotipelto is keeping busy.
Kotipelto stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Partio is having none of it.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kotipelto is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Partio manages to get to full guard.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kotipelto throwing strikes but missing.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotipelto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotipelto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Partio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kotipelto tries to stand but Partio is controlling from the bottom.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto tries to stand but Partio is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Partio sizes up Kotipelto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kotipelto ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kotipelto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotipelto cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio blocks a head kick by Kotipelto.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotipelto is just out of range.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotipelto.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Kotipelto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a hook.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Partio catches Kotipelto right on the button with a cross.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Kotipelto moved away.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotipelto moves away.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kotipelto misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Kotipelto throws a big shot that misses.
Partio pushes Kotipelto away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio jabs at Kotipelto's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotipelto digs a good body shot into Partio's ribs.
Partio throws a head kick but Kotipelto moves out of range.
Kotipelto lands an overhand right.
Kotipelto connects with a single shot there.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kotipelto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kotipelto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kotipelto misses the target.
Kotipelto throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kotipelto throws a series of punches but Partio avoids them all with ease.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kotipelto wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Kotipelto throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotipelto blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Kotipelto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Kotipelto moves away and avoids it.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotipelto jabs at Partio's body.
Kotipelto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kotipelto clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kotipelto throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kotipelto 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 fails with the takedown
and Kotipelto counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto shoots in looking for a takedown. Partio tries to sprawl out of it but Kotipelto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Partio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Timo Kotipelto just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kotipelto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kotipelto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kotipelto checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio misses the jab.
Kotipelto misses with a straight right.
Kotipelto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kotipelto missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotipelto lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Kotipelto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kotipelto takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Kotipelto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
Kotipelto tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Kotipelto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Kotipelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kotipelto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotipelto gets caught napping as Partio dives in and scores a takedown. Kotipelto manages to retain guard.
Partio is pushing down on Kotipelto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotipelto is fighting to maintain full guard but Partio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotipelto looking for submissions off his back.
Kotipelto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kotipelto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Partio manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kotipelto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Partio. What's that going to do exactly?
Partio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kotipelto has worked his arm free - good work by Kotipelto!
Kotipelto is looking to reverse the position.
Partio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kotipelto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Partio but great work by Kotipelto.
Kotipelto looking to control but instead Partio has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Kotipelto has control of the leg.
Kotipelto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kotipelto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is trying to stand.
Partio trying to hold on to Kotipelto's head to control him but Kotipelto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Kotipelto dominated that fourth round.
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 tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotipelto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Partio lands.
Kotipelto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Kotipelto swinging wildly here.
Kotipelto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kotipelto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partio.
Partio throws a low kick but Kotipelto avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kotipelto connects with a nice looking jab.
Kotipelto moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Timo Kotipelto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotipelto lands with a cross.
Partio stuns Kotipelto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotipelto.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotipelto moves away.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto with a poor takedown
and Partio counters with a nice body kick.
Kotipelto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kotipelto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
Partio is looking to wear down Kotipelto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kotipelto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Kotipelto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotipelto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kotipelto.
Kauko Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Kotipelto.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kotipelto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio takes a swing at Kotipelto's ribcage but misses.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kotipelto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Kotipelto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kotipelto lands a body shot.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kotipelto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kotipelto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotipelto moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Timo Kotipelto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Partio is trying to control the position but Kotipelto postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotipelto landing with the ground and pound.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotipelto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Partio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Partio is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Kotipelto.
I think Kotipelto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Kotipelto!
A relieved looking Timo Kotipelto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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