PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leif Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olofson comes into the arena with A-Team blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Partio's choice of entrance music: Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi kuin kukaan. Katu Partio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Olofson
vs
Partio

178 cm
28
161 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

185 cm
25
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

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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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio 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.
Olofson throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio feints and then cracks Olofson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olofson down.
Olofson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Olofson keeps Partio at a distance using the push kick.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio moves out of range as Olofson strikes.
Olofson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Olofson counters with a nice body shot.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch.
Olofson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olofson backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Partio thows a leg kick but Olofson checks it

and Olofson counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
I was talking to Olofson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
Olofson missing with knees to the body.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olofson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Partio's face.

It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Olofson misses with a body punch.
Olofson tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
Olofson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Olofson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Partio up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Partio wants to break free but Olofson has control.
Partio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Partio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Partio prevents a body shot from Olofson.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
Olofson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olofson or not.
Olofson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Partio blocks it with crossed arms.

Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olofson circles away quickly and effectively.
Olofson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olofson scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Olofson moves away and avoids it.

Partio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Partio lands in his opponent's guard.
Partio trying to control but Olofson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Partio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Olofson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partio defends it easily.
Olofson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olofson is trying to control the position but Partio postures up.
Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olofson's head.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Olofson is looking to sweep but instead, Partio has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Partio is keen to just control but Olofson is a slippery customer.
Olofson trying to control from the bottom.
Olofson wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.

Partio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Partio wants to control but Olofson is keeping him busy.
Olofson is trying to get back to full guard.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Leif Olofson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Olofson thows a leg kick but Partio checks it

and Partio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Partio throwing shots but Olofson is blocking nicely.

Partio seems to be working for a kimura but Olofson defends the submission attempt.
Olofson gets back to full guard.
Olofson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Olofson has wrist control.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olofson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio wants to control from the top but Olofson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Olofson is retaining full guard.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Partio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Partio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.

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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Olofson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Olofson misses with an uppercut.
Leif Olofson is winning the standup battle so far.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Olofson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio misses with a takedown attempt - Olofson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio throws a leg kick but Olofson moved away.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Olofson off balance momentarily.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olofson.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Olofson moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Olofson misses its intended target.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olofson checks it well.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olofson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Olofson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Olofson seems unphased.
Leif Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Olofson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olofson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olofson avoids the head kick by Partio.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Partio.
Partio darts in looking for a takedown but Olofson gets double underhooks and turns Partio into the cage.
Partio feints and then cracks Olofson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olofson down.
Olofson misses with a body kick.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Olofson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olofson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Olofson cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch.
Olofson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Partio.
Olofson feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Sloppy strikes from Olofson. Those never looked like landing.
Olofson throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio is looking to chop away at Olofson's legs.
Olofson moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olofson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Partio!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson takes one on the button.
Olofson lands with a nice body punch.
Partio thumps Olofson with a low kick.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Olofson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Olofson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Olofson tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olofson cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Olofson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio slips under a jab from Olofson.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olofson.
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofson was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Olofson looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olofson throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Olofson enables Partio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olofson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Olofson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Olofson blocks a head kick by Partio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Partio.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Olofson misses the shot to the body.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but Olofson is wise to it.
Partio tries for a takedown but Olofson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olofson is looking to counter punch.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Olofson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olofson jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Olofson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Olofson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olofson moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Olofson moved out of range nicely.
Olofson 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.
Olofson catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson fakes the leg kick and cracks Partio in the body.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
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!
Olofson defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Olofson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olofson catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio feints a jab promting Olofson to slip. Partio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olofson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Partio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olofson defends well and Partio ends up having to push Olofson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leif Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Partio slips a jab and a cross from Olofson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Olofson 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.
Olofson connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leif Olofson.
I think Olofson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leif Olofson!
An out of breath Leif Olofson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.