PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ephram Urani (ranked 330 p4p, 38 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 193 p4p, 22 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai as his entrance music. Katu Partio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Urani
vs
Partio

165 cm
28
158 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

185 cm
33
168 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

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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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani connects with a body shot.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.

It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio lands with a cross.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Partio moves away from the strike by Urani.
Partio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Urani throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.
It appears Urani was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Urani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Urani lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Urani only half commits.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urani throws an off balance right hand

and Partio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urani won't be happy with that.
Partio scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urani is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Partio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Urani is looking to reverse the position.
Urani is trying to control Partio's posture but Partio avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio grinds an elbow into Urani's temple.
Partio scores with punches from side control.
Partio lands a nice forearm strike.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Urani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio working the head with strikes.
Urani regains half guard.
Urani tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Partio lands a nice short elbow.
Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partio is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Partio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Partio working Urani over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Partio.
Urani tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Urani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Urani tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partio is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio prevents Urani from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Partio there.

Urani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Partio pulls his head out easily.
Partio working over Urani with some ground and pound. Urani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Urani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urani keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.

Urani looking for a guillotine here but Partio defends easily.
Partio is working Urani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to control from the top but Urani keeps moving.

Urani 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.
Partio scoring with punches to the head and body.

Urani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partio wants to control from the top but Urani keeps moving.
Partio lands a couple of elbows.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Urani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that round.
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.

Partio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urani is fending him off so far but Partio persists. Nope, Urani circles away and we're back to standing.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Urani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urani slips a jab from Partio.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Urani lands a right hook to the body.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Good shot there by Partio.
Urani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Urani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urani misses the jab.
Partio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Urani eats them both and turns towards Partio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Urani misses with a kick to the body
and Partio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Partio lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Partio cracks Urani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urani misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Partio cracks Urani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urani looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Urani staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Partio.
Urani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani is looking to land body kicks.
Urani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Partio throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Partio tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio lands a head kick!
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Urani misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partio moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Partio.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.

Partio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Urani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partio's back!
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Partio sizes up Urani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio lands a head shot.
Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urani 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.
Urani blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio darts in looking for a takedown but Urani gets double underhooks and turns Partio into the cage.
Partio cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a right hand that Urani ducks under and follows up with a left that Urani also avoids with ease.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Partio.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Urani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urani misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Partio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urani throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio thinks about the counter body kick.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Urani cracks Partio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Partio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Urani finish him?
Urani delivers a nice body kick.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani blocks a head kick by Partio.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urani's waist but Urani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Partio off to one side.
Partio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
Urani throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Urani.
A countering left hand to the body from Partio misses.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Partio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Partio is in Urani's guard.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Urani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio connects with a couple of short punches.

Urani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Urani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Partio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Urani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Urani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
After the fight, Katu Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.