PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Toro comes to the cage accompanied by Bliss. Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Del Toro
vs
Partio

176 cm
29
142 lbs
23 - 7 - 1

150 cm
38
142 lbs
45 - 24 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Toro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
It appears Del Toro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Del Toro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Toro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio scores with a hook.
Del Toro looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.

Partio feints and as Del Toro raises his hands in defense, Partio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Toro has wrist control.
Partio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Del Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Toro is on top in guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Toro passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio wants to control but Del Toro is keeping busy.
Del Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Partio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Toro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Toro's back!
Del Toro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Del Toro is holding on to half guard well.
Del Toro tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is just content to waste time from the top position. Del Toro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Del Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio trying to control but Del Toro is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Del Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Del Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Del Toro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio trying to control but Del Toro is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Del Toro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Del Toro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Partio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Del Toro misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Toro scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio lands a jab-cross combination.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Toro throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Del Toro scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Del Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Del Toro - that will leave a mark!
Partio throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Del Toro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Del Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Partio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Toros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Del Toro throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Partio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Partio.
Partio wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Toro has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Partio's guard.

Partio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Toro's guard.

Del Toro trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio won't allow Del Toro to get back to his feet.
Del Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Del Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Partio.
Partio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Del Toro moves into full guard.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Toro trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Toro keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio throws a strike but Del Toro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Del Toro chips away with some ground and pound.

Del Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Toro wants to pass the guard but Partio is keeping the position.
Del Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Del Toro throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Toro's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Toro.
Del Toro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro scores with a nice head shot.
Del Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Toro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Toro.
Partio feints a counter leg kick.
Del Toro misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Del Toro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Partio will feel that in the morning.
Del Toro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Toro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Del Toro is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Del Toro throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Del Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Toro dodges the punch combination from Partio.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Partio walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Del Toro jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Toro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Del Toro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Toro looks to throw a body kick
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses.
Del Toro throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Del Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ernesto Del Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.

Partio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Del Toro trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Toro has hold of Partio's hands but Partio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Partio winds up and cracks Del Toro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Toro is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Toro defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Del Toro is looking to improve his position.
Del Toro is working hard here to advance position.
Del Toro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Toro moves away.
Del Toro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
Del Toro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partio in his tracks.
Del Toro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partio in his tracks.
A punch combination from Del Toro misses.
Del Toro walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Del Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Del Toro throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Toro.
The crowd cheers as Del Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Del Toro dodges the punch combination from Partio.
Del Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Del Toro tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernesto Del Toro.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Post fight, Kauko Partio stared into the camera and said 'Congrats to my manager for his 700th win. Yay!'.