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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katu Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi kuin kukaan. Frost comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cocain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Katu Partio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Frost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Partio connects with a single shot there.
Frost throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frost has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Partio shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Frost tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Frost misses with a knee to the head.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Partio lands with a kick to the temple. Frost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partio scores with a hook.
Frost is rocked!
Roger Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Partio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Partio works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Partio cracks Frost with a big right hand but Frost just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Partio trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Frost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Partio off and has taken his back!
Partio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Partio won't allow Frost to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Partio wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Partio wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Partio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frost lands a nice short elbow.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Partio's legs - danger averted.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frost closes the distance but Partio moves to the side
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Partio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks a head kick by Partio.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Partio.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Partio avoids the head kick by Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Partio throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.
Frost tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Katu Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partio is looking for a counter combo.
Frost throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frost blocks a head kick by Partio.
Frost 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.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Partio throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost darts in and clinches Partio up against the cage.
Partio jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Partio on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Partio lands a body punch.
Frost throws an elbow that misses.
Partio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Partio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frost landing with the ground and pound.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frost is posturing up here but Partio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Frost tries to roll out but it's too tight and Frost has to tap! Slick submission there by Partio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katu Partio!
Katu Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Roger Frost had this to say: 'Crap'.
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hype
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