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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury!. Kauko Partio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Varvaskoukku.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varvaskoukku defends it well.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varvaskoukku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Varvaskoukku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Partio tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varvaskoukku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partio tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partio to the ground. Partio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varvaskoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partio swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Varvaskoukku's calf.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku feinted with a counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Partio connects with the punch.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio lands a head shot.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Partio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio being controlled here, momentarily.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku is stalling in the full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping left.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Varvaskoukku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four 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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Partio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partio wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
That's time! Varvaskoukku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio with the counter takedown but Varvaskoukku avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Varvaskoukku moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Varvaskoukku.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku misses with the combination.
Varvaskoukku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio throws a series of punches but Varvaskoukku avoids them all with ease.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio closes the distance and pushes Varvaskoukku back into the cage.
Partio wants to get back to striking at distance but Varvaskoukku won't allow it.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Varvaskoukku. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio staying out of range there.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Partio checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot.
Varvaskoukku is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Varvaskoukku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Partio pinned against the cage. Partio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partio slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku misses with a head kick.
Partio scores with the left hand. Varvaskoukku knows he should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku connects with a solid leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Rainer Varvaskoukku is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Partio scores with a sloppy right hand. Varvaskoukku should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio blocks a head kick by Varvaskoukku.
Partio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Partio avoids the head kick by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Varvaskoukku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Varvaskoukku's head.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku throws a big counter combination but Partio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Varvaskoukku's head back.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moved away.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio thuds his shin into the meat of Varvaskoukku's side.
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 Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varvaskoukku feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varvaskoukku counters with a straight right hand.
Varvaskoukku swats away the attempt to clinch by Partio.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varvaskoukku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Partio counters with a low kick, right behind Varvaskoukku 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Partio misses.
Varvaskoukku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Varvaskoukku is predictable there
and Partio counters with a two punch combo.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partio feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Varvaskoukku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Good work by Varvaskoukku as he checks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a combination but Partio avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Varvaskoukku
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Varvaskoukku!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Partio scoring with punches and elbows.
Varvaskoukku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlaws Clubhouse , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is looking to advance position but Varvaskoukku won't allow it.
Partio trying to control the action but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varvaskoukku defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to improve his position.
Partio trying to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku defending well.
Varvaskoukku is not content to let Partio control the position.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varvaskoukku controlling the position well.
Varvaskoukku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice defenses there by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio looks for the body kick but Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Varvaskoukku is able to avoid easily.
Partio moves forwards but Varvaskoukku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varvaskoukku misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Varvaskoukku's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Varvaskoukku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku misses with a left hand
and Partio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kauko Partio just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varvaskoukku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and gets a takedown into Partio's guard.
Varvaskoukku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Varvaskoukku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varvaskoukku throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Varvaskoukku only half commits.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Varvaskoukku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Varvaskoukku misses with the body kick
and Partio counters with a solid body kick.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Varvaskoukku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Partio misses with an uppercut
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partio won't be happy with that.
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!
Partio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Partio thows a huge punch but Varvaskoukku dodges it nicely.
Partio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Varvaskoukku is just riding it out for now. Partio eventually gives up the hold.
Varvaskoukku is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Varvaskoukku's head.
Partio prevents Varvaskoukku from improving his position.
Varvaskoukku is working hard here to advance position.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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 working over Varvaskoukku with some ground and pound. Varvaskoukku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Varvaskoukku is not content to let Partio control the position.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Partio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Varvaskoukku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varvaskoukku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku had his way with Kauko Partio in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Varvaskoukku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot.
Varvaskoukku loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Varvaskoukku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Partio is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Partio is looking to control Varvaskoukku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partio's head.
Partio won't allow Varvaskoukku to pass to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varvaskoukku defends it well.
Partio gets the takedown into side control.
Varvaskoukku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Partio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is trying desperately to improve position.
Partio with good strikes from the mount here!
Varvaskoukku can't escape the position.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Partio is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku can't escape the position.
Partio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio with good strikes from the mount here!
Varvaskoukku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Partio controlling from the full mount.
Partio breaks from Varvaskoukku's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Partio is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varvaskoukku regains half guard.
Partio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kauko Partio.
I think Varvaskoukku 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku!
After winning the bout, Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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