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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightwish - Crimson Tide. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black 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.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Black seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Partio misses.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Black.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way.
Black scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Black will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Partio as he jumps to the side.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Partio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is looking to stall here but Partio recovers full guard.
Partio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Partio prevents Black from improving his position.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
Partio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Partio is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Partio to get the leverage.
Black tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Partio prevents Black from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
Black is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Partio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
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 Black will probably get the nod.
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.
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Black throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Black blocks the leg kick.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Partio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Partio misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a hook
and Black counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Black throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters by clinching up.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Partio.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partio just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
Black prevents a body shot from Partio.
Good body shot from Partio.
Black looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black misses with the head strike.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
The referee calls for Partio to work.
Partio looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Partio.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black decides to pull guard.
Partio is stalling in the full guard.
Partio trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio passes into half guard.
Partio working Black over with strikes.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Partio throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Partio blocks a head kick by Black.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Partio.
Black misses with a left hand
and Partio moves into the clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Partio smiles and moves away.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio counters by clinching up.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black 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.
Good shot there by Black.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Partio tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio avoids the head kick by Black.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
Partio cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
That kick from Partio tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Partio defends well and Black ends up having to push Partio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kauko Partio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio wants to stall.
Partio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partio lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Partio has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Partio.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Partio after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio is working Black over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Partio.
Partio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Partio.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Nice body punch from Partio - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio really dominated that 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.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Partio's guard.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Black postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kauko Partio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Black lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
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 throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Partio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Black wants to pass the guard but Partio is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black working Partio over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Partio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Partio defending well.
Partio is not content to let Black control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Partio trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Black.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Partio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio throws a sloppy body shot
and Black counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Black shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Partio cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mr Black will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black 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.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partio.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Partio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Partio off and has taken his back!
Black lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black scores with punches and elbows.
Black keeps control of the position as Partio tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Partio hold on?!
Black lands a shot to the head.
Black lands shots from the back.
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Partio's head.
Black throwing damaging strikes from the back! Partio could be in trouble here!
Black lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is hanging on to Partio's back as he tries to escape.
Black lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for the RNC.
Black controlling well, preventing Partio from escaping the position.
Black scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Black controlling well, preventing Partio from escaping the position.
Black lands strikes to the head.
Partio tries to escape but Black has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Partio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Black connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Partio to escape the position.
Black looking to break Partio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Partio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Black will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Black lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Black.
Black lands shots from the back.
Black lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Partio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Partio's head.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Partio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Black.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Partio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Black looking for the choke but no joy.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Partio's head.
Black is trying to stick to Partio's back but Partio is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Partio.
Partio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Black controls Partio momentarily but Partio frees himself.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Partio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partio trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mr Black made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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