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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Partridge (ranked 24626 p4p, 548 weight class) and Koshi Yamawanka (ranked 7180 p4p, 523 weight class). Koshi Yamawanka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Yamawanka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamawanka lands the left hand.
Partridge looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamawanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamawanka scores with a jab.
Partridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamawanka circles away.
A little jabbing left from Yamawanka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamawanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamawanka tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamawanka lands a nice hook to Partridge's body. Partridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamawanka. Partridge shrugs it off though.
Partridge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a good jab.
Partridge shoots in but Yamawanka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Yamawanka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamawanka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamawanka lands a high kick!
Yamawanka is looking to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partridge's head.
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamawanka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamawanka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamawanka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partridge.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Partridge's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamawanka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Partridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamawanka is fending him off so far but Partridge persists. Nope, Yamawanka circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamawanka misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamawanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partridge's head.
Partridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Yamawanka. No joy for Partridge on that attempt.
Yamawanka moves into the clinch.
Yamawanka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamawanka.
Yamawanka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Partridge.
Yamawanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamawanka has a couple of punches blocked by Partridge.
A nice left hand lands by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka gets through Partridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka lands a left hand.
Yamawanka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamawanka lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamawanka.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Yamawanka lands with a right to the head.
Yamawanka lands an uppercut.
Yamawanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Yamawanka on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partridge.
Partridge blocks an uppercut.
Yamawanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka throws a punch but it's blocked by Partridge.
Yamawanka gets through Partridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamawanka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Partridge is working for takedown but Yamawanka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamawanka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamawanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Partridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamawanka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamawanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka misses with the head strike.
Yamawanka lands a right hand.
Partridge blocks an uppercut.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamawanka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partridge takes a shot to the head.
Yamawanka misses with some punches.
Yamawanka throws a head punch that misses.
Yamawanka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamawanka is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamawanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamawanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka tries to work over Partridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Yamawanka.
A short right from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka working aggressively here.
Yamawanka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamawanka scores with a shot to the side of Partridge's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yamawanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamawanka swings wildly with an uppercut but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamawanka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamawanka works on Partridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamawanka swings wildly with an uppercut but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamawanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Partridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamawanka is pressed up against the cage. Partridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamawanka down to the mat. Yamawanka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamawanka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koshi Yamawanka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamawanka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamawanka to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamawanka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamawanka lands a head shot.
Yamawanka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barry Partridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partridge takes one to the side of the head.
Yamawanka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamawanka wants to clinch.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamawanka scores with a head kick. Partridge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamawanka tries to clinch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamawanka lands with a straight right. Partridge didn't see that one coming.
Partridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamawanka but Yamawanka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamawanka lands a nice looking body kick.
Partridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamawanka lands a really nice looking cross but Partridge seems unphased.
Partridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamawanka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partridge scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partridge needs to keep his hands up - Yamawanka had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Yamawanka does it's job there.
A lazy left from Yamawanka finds it's target.
Yamawanka stalks Partridge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partridge's face. Partridge staggers backwards, shaken.
Partridge is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamawanka connects with a single shot there.
Oh Partridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamawanka throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamawanka pushes Partridge away with a front kick.
Partridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamawanka's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamawanka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamawanka scores with a nice head shot.
Yamawanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Partridge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamawanka on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamawanka's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partridge postures up.
Yamawanka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Partridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Partridge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Partridge lands a couple of digs.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamawanka has wrist control.
Yamawanka trying to keep a closed guard but Partridge is proving a slippery customer.
Partridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge thows a huge punch but Yamawanka dodges it nicely.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
Partridge prevents Yamawanka from improving his position.
Yamawanka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamawanka has hold of Partridge's hands but Partridge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Partridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamawanka trying to control but Partridge postures up.
Yamawanka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamawanka trying to control from the bottom.
Yamawanka taking some punishment here, with Partridge in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge working the head and body with strikes.
Partridge winds up and cracks Yamawanka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
Partridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamawanka trying to control here.
Partridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Partridge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamawanka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partridge is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koshi Yamawanka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamawanka lands a head kick!
Yamawanka clobbers Partridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Yamawanka. No joy for Partridge on that attempt.
Yamawanka sizes up Partridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamawanka lands a head kick. Partridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Yamawanka finds it's way through Partridge's defenses.
Yamawanka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partridge.
Yamawanka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Yamawanka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamawanka.
No luck for Partridge with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamawanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice combination there by Yamawanka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamawanka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamawanka finds it's way round the side to connect with Partridge's head.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamawanka as he avoids it easily.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamawanka tests Partridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamawanka lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamawanka!
Partridge walks into a jab.
Yamawanka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partridges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamawanka scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamawanka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Yamawanka slams his shin into Partridge's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamawanka - that will leave a mark!
Partridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamawanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamawanka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partridge is in close to Yamawanka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partridge throwing strikes from guard but Yamawanka blocks nicely.
Barry Partridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partridge throwing strikes from guard but Yamawanka blocks nicely.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge lands a couple of elbows.
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partridge is working Yamawanka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koshi Yamawanka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamawanka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Partridge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Partridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Partridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge distracts Yamawanka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position but Partridge postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge stands up over Yamawanka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partridge postures up and lands a big shot to Yamawanka's brow.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Partridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamawanka has wrist control.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Barry Partridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koshi Yamawanka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamawanka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koshi Yamawanka!
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