PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now - Nas. Partio has chosen Nightwish - Crimson Tide as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Cero
vs
Partio

178 cm
31
160 lbs
24 - 10 - 1

150 cm
31
154 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio blocks the body kick.
Cero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cero misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cero. That's going to slow Partio down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Cero slaps away a takedown attempt from Partio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cero thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio sizes up Cero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Cero's front leg but catches the back leg as Cero tries to avoid it.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Cero moves away and avoids it.
Cero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cero throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
A low kick from Cero is predictable there

and Partio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!

Cero manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Cero lands a head kick. Partio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Cero's front leg but catches the back leg as Cero tries to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cero tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to get back to striking at distance but Partio won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Partio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Cero is looking to control Partio's arms but Partio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cero has his back to the cage.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cero has him pressed against the cage.
Partio misses with a body punch.
A short left from Cero.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero is pushing Partio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero leaning against his opponent.
Cero blocking some punches.
Come on Cero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cero tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Cero prevents a body shot from Partio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cero as Partio shoots in.
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 Numero Cero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cero to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cero tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Cero misses

and Partio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cero!
Partio working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio cracks Cero with a big elbow.
Cero dodges the ground and pound from Partio.
Partio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Partio in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
Cero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Partio.
Partio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cero pushes Partio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Partio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Partio swings around for an armbar but Cero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Partio's guard.
Cero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Partio is proving hard to escape from.

Cero stands up from Partio's guard - Cero perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Cero.
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero takes one on the button.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cero feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.

Partio looking to score a takedown here. Cero is defending well but Partio drives through and ends up in Cero's guard.
Cero wants to stand but Partio is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Partio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio prevents Cero from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Cero blocks nicely.
Partio wants to control from the top but Cero keeps moving.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio passes into half guard.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Cero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control from Cero's half guard. Cero has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Partio postures up in Cero's guard and throws a big left but Cero blocks it.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cero is looking to stand up but Partio isn't so interested in that idea.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cero keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio 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!

A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Cero counters with an inside leg kick.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Cero counters with a stiff right hand.
Cero misses with a low kick.
Cero throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cero.
Cero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cero throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Cero wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Cero staying out of range there.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Cero counters by moving into the clinch.

Cero manages to break the clinch.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cero throws a head kick that Partio semi-blocks.
Partio lands with a hook. Cero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio has a takedown stuffed.
Numero Cero is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio misses with the combination.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cero. Cero obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cero.
Cero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cero feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Nice cross by Partio.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cero throws a leg kick

and Partio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Partio stops Cero from getting back to his feet.
Partio wants to pass to mount but Cero is defending the position.
Partio is keen to just control but Cero is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Cero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partio trying to control from half guard but Cero is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Partio working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero tries to kick Partio off but Partio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Numero Cero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Cero.
Cero throws a leg kick that is checked

and Partio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Partio.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio works over Cero with some ground and pound from guard.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Cero has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Cero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio chips away with some ground and pound.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Cero has wrist control.

Cero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Partio gets control of Cero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Partio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cero wants to stand but Partio is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to stand and escape but Partio is having none of it.
Partio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Cero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Partio postures up in Cero's guard and throws a big left but Cero blocks it.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Cero pushes Partio off and gets back to his feet.
Partio shoots in but Cero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Cero sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cero lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cero at a distance.
Cero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Partio cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cero counters with a nice leg kick.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Cero misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio checks a low kick from Cero.
Cero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Cero.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Cero.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cero.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Cero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cero tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Partio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cero dodges the punch combination from Partio.

Partio drives through with a takedown into Cero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to stand and escape but Partio is having none of it.
Cero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cero is keeping the position for now.
Partio trying to control but Cero is working from the bottom.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio pushing down on Cero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio drops an elbow to the side of Cero's head.
Partio thows a huge punch but Cero dodges it nicely.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio prevents Cero from standing back up.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Cero is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero is refusing to be controlled, as Partio sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio wants to pass to mount but Cero is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
An out of breath Kauko Partio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.