PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makhdoom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rocky Theme. Chris Partlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makhdoom
vs
Partlow

186 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
179 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhdoom circles away.
Makhdoom throws a body punch but Partlow moves out of range.
Makhdoom throws a right hand that Partlow ducks under and follows up with a left that Partlow also avoids with ease.
Partlow slips a jab and a cross from Makhdoom.
Partlow misses with a low kick.
Partlow scores with a leg kick.
Partlow lands a nice looking body kick.
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partlow on the side of the head.
Makhdoom keeps Partlow at a distance using the push kick.
Makhdoom thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Partlow.
Partlow is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.
Partlow throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Partlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom moves out of range as Partlow strikes.
Makhdoom misses with the combination.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makhdoom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Partlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Partlow digs a good hook to Makhdoom's body.
Partlow misses the shot to the body.
Makhdoom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Makhdoom.
Partlow cracks a nice hook into Makhdoom's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Partlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhdoom at a distance.
Partlow closes the distance but Makhdoom moves to the side

and Makhdoom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Partlow's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Partlow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Makhdoom counters with a nice uppercut.
Partlow lands with a nice body punch.

Partlow has managed to clinch.
Partlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makhdoom backwards.
Partlow lands a shoulder strike.
Partlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partlow tries to work over Makhdoom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Partlow misses with a wild body shot.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow counters with a nice body shot.
Partlow misses with a body shot.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Partlow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partlow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makhdoom rather than just go for the knockout.
Partlow throws a hook but Makhdoom avoids it easily.

Partlow closes the distance and clinches.
Partlow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makhdoom blocks a body shot from Partlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partlow.
Partlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow pushes Makhdoom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partlow stalling against the cage.
Partlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhdoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhdoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partlow stalling in the clinch.

Makhdoom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partlow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makhdoom connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhdoom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Partlow avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Partlow misses the target.
Partlow checks a leg kick nicely.
Makhdoom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Partlow keeps Makhdoom at a distance using the push kick.
Partlow throws a big shot that misses.
Partlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makhdoom scores with a leg kick.
Partlow tries to clinch up but Makhdoom circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws out a loose jab but Makhdoom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partlow misses with the combination.
Partlow tries to clinch up.
Partlow misses with an uppercut. Makhdoom saw that one coming.
Partlow wants to clinch but Makhdoom slips to the side
and Makhdoom counters with a left to the body.
Partlow misses with a looping left.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhdoom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Partlow is looking to clinch.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Partlow counters with a right hand to the body.
Partlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Makhdoom is just out of range.
Partlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Partlow. Makhdoom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partlow.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Partlow misses with an uppercut. Makhdoom saw that one coming.
Partlow looks to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a left and a right that stings Partlow.
Makhdoom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Partlow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makhdoom's knee momentarily.
Partlow connects with the punch.
Partlow slips a jab and a cross from Makhdoom.
Chris Partlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Partlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makhdoom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Partlow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Partlow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Makhdoom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Makhdoom and Partlow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partlow wants to control but Makhdoom is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Partlow crashes against the mat.

Partlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Makhdoom is defending well.

Partlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhdoom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makhdoom is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Partlow trying to control the position but Makhdoom is working away.
Partlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Partlow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Partlow tries to score with some ground and pound. Makhdoom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Partlow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partlow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Partlow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard.

Partlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhdoom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makhdoom can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partlow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Partlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhdoom trying to hold on to Partlow's head to control him but Partlow postures up.
Makhdoom is looking to improve his position.

Partlow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Partlow wants to work for an arm triangle but Makhdoom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Partlow avoids it well.
Partlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a one-two to the body.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Partlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Partlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makhdoom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partlow.
Makhdoom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partlow tries for a takedown but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makhdoom thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom leaves Partlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhdoom checks the leg kick.
Makhdoom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhdoom throws a combination that misses
and Partlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Partlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Makhdoom which made him look bad.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Partlow.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Partlow throws a nice looking combination but Makhdoom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhdoom misses with a two punch combination.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Makhdoom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makhdoom misses with the combination.
Partlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partlow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Partlow dips to his left and cracks Makhdoom with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Partlow misses
and Makhdoom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partlow wants to slow Makhdoom down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Makhdoom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Partlow counters with a good low kick that Makhdoom was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Makhdoom counters with a nice leg kick.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partlow lands an overhand right.
Partlow fakes the leg kick and cracks Makhdoom in the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Makhdoom ducks under a wild hook from Partlow.
Makhdoom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partlow.
Makhdoom defending well as Partlow loads up on a big left hand.
Makhdoom slips a jab from Partlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Makhdoom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Partlow tries for a takedown but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makhdoom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makhdoom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partlow looks to throw the jab but Makhdoom is out of range.
Makhdoom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partlow.
Makhdoom moves out of range of the strikes.
Makhdoom throws a combination that misses
and Partlow counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow tries to clinch up.
Makhdoom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Makhdoom counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Makhdoom blocks the low kick.
Makhdoom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Partlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhdoom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Partlow scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Partlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Partlow moves out of range.
Makhdoom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Partlow circles away.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partlow misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Partlow. Beautiful body shot.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omar Makhdoom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhdoom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Partlow tenderised Makhdoom's leg. Makhdoom is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partlow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws a shot from downtown. Makhdoom moves away and avoids it.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Partlow scores with a jab to the head.
Partlow misses with a body shot.
Partlow shoots for a takedown but Makhdoom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makhdoom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Partlow wants to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partlow thinking.
Partlow is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Partlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partlow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Partlow!
Chris Partlow is the new welterweight champion!