PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Partridge
vs
Bambang

185 cm
35
200 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

177 cm
33
212 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge lands a leg kick that knocks Bambang off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bambang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partridge.
Bambang tries to clinch but Partridge is having none of it.

Bambang closes the distance and clinches.
Partridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambang's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bambang fails to land.

Bambang jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Bambang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partridge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bambang is proving hard to escape from.

Bambang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partridge defends it easily.
Bambang is trying to keep Partridge in close.

Bambang working for a triangle but Partridge defends it easily.
Partridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bambang's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Partridge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bambang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Partridge has managed to get both his arms back between Bambang's legs - danger averted.
Partridge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bambang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partridge defends it easily.
Bambang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partridge wants to stand but Bambang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bambang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bambang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partridge is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to stand but Bambang is controlling from the bottom.
Bambang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Partridge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bambang has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partridge is trying to improve his position.

Bambang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Partridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bambang.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Partridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge is pressing down on Bambang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Partridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bambang drops back looking for a leg! Partridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Partridge manages to kick Bambang off! Bambang jumps back into Partridge's guard.
Partridge wants to sweep here but Bambang controlling him for the moment.
Bambang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partridge is keeping the position for now.
Partridge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to control but Bambang wriggling away.
Partridge is really struggling to control Bambang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bambang wants to hold on but Partridge pushes him away.
Partridge is looking to stand but Partridge has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Partridge tries to control but Bambang wriggling away.
Partridge controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bambang is looking to improve his position but Partridge isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Partridge get's back to his feet.
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 Steve Partridge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good exchange - Partridge coming out on top.
Partridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bambang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bambang lands with a nice body punch.
Partridge misses with the combination.
Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Partridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bambang's calf.
Bambang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Partridge back to the cage. Bambang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bambang throws a hook but Partridge avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Partridge.
Partridge misses with a looping right.
Bambang misses the shot to the body.
Partridge scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Steve Partridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bambang throws a shot to the body.
Bambang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bambang.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Partridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partridge loads up on a big right hand but Bambang slips the punch.
Partridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bambang.
Bambang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bambang throws a hook to the side of Partridge's head but Partridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arto Bambang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partridge throws a hook but Bambang avoids it easily.
Partridge misses with a hook. Bambang ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang misses with a body shot
and Partridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Bambang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partridge stuffs the takedown.
Bambang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Partridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partridge throws a big shot that misses.
Bambang throws the left hand but Partridge avoids the punch easily.
Partridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bambangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Partridge thuds a left hand into Bambang's body.
Partridge takes a swing at Bambang's ribcage but misses.
Bambang ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
Bambang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown by Bambang or perhaps it was just good defense by Partridge which made him look bad.
Bambang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Partridge. Those never looked like landing.
Bambang misses with a straight left.
Partridge moves forwards but Bambang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partridge throws a big shot that misses.
Bambang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Partridge is just out of range.
Bambang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partridge staying out of range there.
Bambang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bambang scores with a body shot.
Bambang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partridge lands a right hook to the body.

Bambang gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge is trying to get back to half guard.
Bambang trying to control the action but Partridge is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bambang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Partridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bambang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Bambang crashes against the mat.
Bambang is looking to take a break and control but Partridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bambang tries to move to full mount but Partridge actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partridge is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arto Bambang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Partridge as he jumps to the side.
Partridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partridge lands a slapping body shot.
Bambang fails with the takedown.
Partridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bambang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Bambang.
Partridge throws a right hand that Bambang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bambang also avoids with ease.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang throws a hook to the side of Partridge's head but Partridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bambang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bambang looks to throw the jab but Partridge is out of range.
Bambang looks to land a left hand but Partridge moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partridge.
Partridge throws a lazy right hand but Bambang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Bambang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bambang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Bambang tries to advance to mount but Partridge denies him.

Bambang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bambang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Partridge's legs.
Partridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bambang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Partridge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Bambang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Partridge has worked his arm free - good work by Partridge!
Partridge is looking to regain half guard here but Bambang keeps moving and retains side control.

Bambang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Partridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Partridge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang trying to control the action but Partridge is working from the bottom.
Partridge is looking to regain half guard here but Bambang keeps moving and retains side control.
Bambang controlling from side mount.

Bambang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Partridge is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bambang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bambang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Partridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bambang working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bambang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bambang trying to control the action but Partridge is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Bambang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bambang 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Bambang!
Arto Bambang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.