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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azure might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War, War Never Changes. Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Azure pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azure.
Azure throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio checks a low kick from Azure.
Azure throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azure on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azure looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Partio leaves Azure with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azure walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Azure moved away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Partio enables Azure to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Partio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azure trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Partio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio throws an elbow that misses. Azure uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Partio's guard. Nice move by Azure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Partio working for a triangle but Azure defends it easily.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azure throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio trying to control the position.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azure can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azure is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azure working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Partio's head.
Azure tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is pulling down on Azure's head. It's preventing any offense from Azure, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Azure trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Partio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Azure's shoulder, as Azure tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Azure with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure tries to sprawl but Partio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
Partio trying to mount his opponent but Azure defends it.
Partio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azure!
Partio looking to control but Azure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Azure to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Azure. Azure gets slowly back to his feet.
Azure misses with a body shot.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azure defends it well.
Azure moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azure sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azure throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azure cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azure dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Azure. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azure.
Nice shot lands for Azure.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Azure misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Azure sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Partio's guard.
Ground and pound from Azure.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
Azure wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
Partio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure passes Partio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azure frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azure scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mr Azure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azure lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Azure landing strikes, looking to finish!
Azure breaks from Partio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Azure lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Azure in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Partio is rocked!
Azure wants to control the pace but Partio is squirming around nicely.
Partio is still in real trouble! Can Azure finish him?
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio seems to have recovered his senses.
Azure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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 lands a nice shot to the head.
Partio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Partio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Partio is staying active underneath Azure, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azure is working for a submission of some sort.
Azure throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Azure moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azure doesn't seem bothered though.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Azure there.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Partio checks a low kick from Azure.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azure avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Azure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Azure.
Azure takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azure avoids it really well and circles away.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Azure checks a low kick from Partio.
Azure attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Azure moves away and avoids it.
Azure attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Azure misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Azure throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azure lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Azure.
Partio cracks Azure with an open hand slap.
Azure lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Azure has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azure and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azure blocks a leg kick.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio slips a straight right by Azure.
Azure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Azure has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azure and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azure throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Azure only half commits.
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Azure throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Azure cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Partio checks a low kick from Azure.
A clash of legs there as Azure blocks the low kick.
Azure connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Azure looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Azure throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Azure moved out of range nicely.
Azure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azure is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Azure.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azure throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
A cross from Azure lands.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azure was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio throws a lazy body kick
and Azure counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Azure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partio defends it easily.
Partio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Partio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Partio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure looking for subs off his back but Partio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Azure is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Azure tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Partio works his way into side control.
Partio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Azure is avoiding damage well.
Partio landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Partio stalls from top position.
Azure 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Partio.
Azure wants to control but Partio postures up.
Azure is looking to reverse the position.
Partio trying to control the action but Azure is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azure scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azure to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Azure as he checks the leg kick.
Azure is looking to land body kicks.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azure defends it well.
Azure takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Azure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azure looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azure slips under a jab.
Azure tries to counter with a takedown but Partio is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio with the counter takedown but Azure avoids it easily.
Partio dives in and grabs Azure's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azure pushes down on Partio's head and hops out.
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 Azure will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Azure is out of range.
Azure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azure fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azure misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Azure tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Azure moves out of range easily.
Azure misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio throws a leg kick but Azure moved away.
Azure swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio tries for a takedown but Azure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio feints the counter takedown.
A left lands for Azure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a jab.
Partio throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Azure dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Partio. Azure shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Azure.
Azure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
The crowd cheers as Azure lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Azure blocks a head kick by Partio.
Azure looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azure does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure gets a double leg takedown into Partio's guard.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure stopping the sweep attempt from Partio.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
Azure preventing the sweep.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Partio blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Partio is looking for a triangle here but Azure uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Partio tries to bench press Azure off him but Azure keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Partio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Azure is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azure lands a nice short elbow.
Azure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azure wants to free his trapped foot but Partio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azure 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Azure showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azure 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure is the new featherweight champion!
Mr Azure bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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