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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Dingleberry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
30 - 15 - 1 |
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180 cm
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142 lbs
27 - 13 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Dick Dingleberry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingleberry rushes Partio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dingleberry is trying to break free.
Dingleberry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Partio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Partio tries to buck Dingleberry off but Dingleberry is having none of it.
Dingleberry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dingleberry working away.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Partio wants to control but Dingleberry is keeping busy.
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Partio trying to control here.
Dingleberry thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio tries to roll over but Dingleberry keeps him under control.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio wants to control but Dingleberry is keeping busy.
Partio moves into full guard.
Partio wants to sweep here but Dingleberry controlling him for the moment.
Partio is trying to keep Dingleberry in close.
Dingleberry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dingleberry wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Partio 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 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dingleberry defends well.
Dingleberry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking for a sweep. Not yet Partio, not yet.
Dingleberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dingleberry is working Partio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio is really struggling to control Dingleberry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingleberry landing with the ground and pound.
Dingleberry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dingleberry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Partio is looking to control Dingleberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio gets back to full guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Dingleberry from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingleberry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dingleberry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dingleberry wants to stand but Partio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Partio 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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dingleberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to control the position but Dingleberry postures up.
Partio working for a triangle but Dingleberry defends it easily.
Dingleberry slips nicely into half guard.
Partio gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dingleberry is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dingleberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dingleberry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Dingleberry moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Dingleberry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingleberry gets tackled into the cage by Partio. Partio maintains the clinch.
Dingleberry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Partio tries a body shot but Dingleberry blocks it.
Dingleberry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Partio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Dingleberry punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dingleberry lands shots from the back.
Partio breaks Dingleberry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Partio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dingleberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Dingleberry is looking for a triangle here but Partio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dingleberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Partio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control the position but Dingleberry is working away.
Dingleberry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Partio is pressing down on Dingleberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingleberry is holding on for now.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Dingleberry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Dingleberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio tries to pass to full mount but Dingleberry defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio trying to control from half guard but Dingleberry is working away.
Dingleberry is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dingleberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingleberry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dingleberry keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dingleberry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio cracks Dingleberry with a solid left hand.
Dingleberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Partio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dingleberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Partio pulls his head out easily.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio is pressing down on Dingleberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingleberry is holding on for now.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dingleberry gets caught flat footed, as Partio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Partio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Dingleberry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Partio is controlling him.
Dingleberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dingleberry keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dingleberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingleberry keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Partio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dingleberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Partio has managed to get both his arms back between Dingleberry's legs - danger averted.
Partio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dingleberry is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Partio stands up over Dingleberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partio is working Dingleberry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Dingleberry is keeping the position.
Partio trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Partio stays in close to Dingleberry's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio passes into half guard.
Dingleberry is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dingleberry is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio trying to control the action but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Dingleberry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dingleberry looking for submissions off his back.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dingleberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to take a breather but Dingleberry is having none of it.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Partio is working for a submission of some sort.
Partio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick Dingleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Partio working over Dingleberry with some ground and pound. Dingleberry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Partio with shots to the head and body - Dingleberry looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dingleberry tries to reverse the position but Partio maintains control.
Dingleberry taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dingleberry is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingleberry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Partio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
During a confident post fight interview, Kauko Partio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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