PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 118 p4p, 17 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 183 p4p, 24 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lopez
vs
Partio

183 cm
27
175 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
179 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Partio lands a two punch combo.
Partio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Partio.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Partio slips a jab from Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
Partio lands with a slapping head kick.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio's corner calls for a 1-2. Partio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Partio wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
Partio punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Partio throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Nate Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Lopez checks it.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Partio scores with a jab.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.

Lopez is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
Partio lands a slapping body shot.
Partio moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Partio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partio misses with a straight left.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Partio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Partio cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Lopez cracks Partio with a good jab.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Lopez.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
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 Nate Lopez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Partio looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez misses with a double jab.

Partio drops Lopez with a beautiful combination! Lopez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Partio is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Partio avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Partio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Nate Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Partio throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Partio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Partio quickly recovers to half guard.
Partio moves into full guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez stands and throws Partio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Partio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopez off and has taken his back!

Partio stands up.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
A jab from Lopez misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.

Lopez shoots in and bounces Partio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
Partio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Partio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lopez has his hands clasped together but Partio extends and breaks Lopez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Partio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.