PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mins every (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Partridge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Partridge
vs
every

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mins every !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
every shoots in but no luck this time.

Partridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. every looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Partridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but every is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Partridge is trying to get an arm triangle but every is defending well.
every is trying to improve his position.

Partridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
every tries to buck Partridge off but Partridge is having none of it.

Partridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by every , who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Partridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Partridge is breathing heavily.
every tries to get back to half guard but can't.
every sneaks back into half guard.
every is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partridge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partridge's back!

Partridge showing good submission defense here.
Partridge trying to control the hands but every won't let him.

every working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Partridge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of every 's arms.

every is persistently looking for the submission but Partridge is defending it well.

every is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Partridge turns into every and is now in his guard.

Partridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
every keeping moving, preventing Partridge from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
every wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge trying to control but every is working from the bottom.
every wants to sweep but no luck.
every keeping full guard, as Partridge tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
every doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Partridge counters with a single leg into guard. every didn't expect that.
Partridge preventing the sweep.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but every is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partridge tries to free his leg and advance position but every is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
every is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
every is pressing down on Partridge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partridge is holding on for now.
Partridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partridge tries to roll over but every keeps him under control.
every trying to mount his opponent but Partridge defends it.

every is working for a submission of some sort.

Partridge looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Partridge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

every tries for a takedown but Partridge circles away easily
and Partridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but every manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
every has his takedown stuffed

and Partridge counters with a shoot takedown. every fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge is pushing down on every 's leg trying to pass to half guard. every is fighting to maintain full guard but Partridge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Partridge is trying to control. every wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
every moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Partridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

every looking for a guillotine here but Partridge defends easily.
Partridge won't allow every to sweep him here.
Partridge wants to control from the top but every keeps moving.
Partridge is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now every is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
every trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Partridge working for a triangle but every defends it easily.

Partridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Partridge keeping full guard, as every tries to pass.
every pushes down on Partridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
every looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Partridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
every is thwarting Partridge's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
every with a poor takedown

and Partridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alex Partridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mins every .
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from every .

Partridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
every looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
every manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partridge manages to get himself to full guard.

Partridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. every doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. every manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
every slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alex Partridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
every tries to stand but Partridge is controlling his head.
Partridge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on every 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
every looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
every has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Partridge dominated that second round.
That's time! Partridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Partridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? every is fending him off so far but Partridge persists. Nope, every circles away and we're back to standing.
every with a poor takedown

and Partridge counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in every 's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
every keeping full guard, as Partridge tries to pass.
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from every .
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but every is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Partridge drops back looking for a leg! every is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and every manages to kick Partridge off! Partridge jumps back into every 's guard.
every looking for a sweep. Not yet every , not yet.
Partridge wants to pass the guard but every is keeping the position.
every keeping moving, preventing Partridge from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
every shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Partridge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
every is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
every regains full guard. Nicely done.
Partridge trying to control but every is working from the bottom.
every tries to land a sweep but no joy.
every keeping moving, preventing Partridge from controlling successfully.
every manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

every has control of Partridge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Partridge regains control of the situation pretty easily.

every has hold of Partridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Partridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to lock up and control but every gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

every working for a guillotine from mount but Partridge is in no mood to give up.
Partridge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
every trying to mount his opponent but Partridge defends it.
Partridge gets full guard.

every drops back, looking for a kneebar! Partridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Partridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Partridge!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Partridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. every knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Partridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Partridge wants to control but every is keeping him busy.
every is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Partridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Partridge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Partridge!