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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katu Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canis Majoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi kuin kukaan. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Canis Majoris!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws a lazy head kick
and Majoris counters with a head kick.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Majoris misses the jab.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Majoris clinches up against the cage.
Majoris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Majoris lands with a right to the head.
Majoris's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Majoris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Majoris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majoris scores with a shot to the side of Partio's head.
Majoris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majoris blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Majoris.
Majoris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majoris.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Majoris backwards.
Majoris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Majoris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Majoris throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Partio misses.
Majoris closes the distance and clinches.
Majoris trying to land knees to the body.
Majoris stalling the fight.
Majoris lands a left hand.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Partio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Partio wants to break free but Majoris has control.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majoriss head.
Majoris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio tries to break the clinch but Majoris is controlling the position.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Majoris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majoris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Majoris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Majoris as he connects with a hook.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Majoris.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Majoris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majoris tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Partio stalks Majoris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Majoris's face. Majoris staggers backwards, shaken.
Majoris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio tries to counter with a takedown but Majoris is quick to defend against it.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Partio with that takedown attempt.
Majoris tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Majoris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majoris tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Majoris.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Partio!
A thudding body kick lands there by Partio!
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Majoris is out of range.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Majoris blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Canis Majoris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio misses with a looping left.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majoris.
Majoris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majoris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Majoris looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majoris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Majoris.
Majoris throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Majoris throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Majoris misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Partio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Majoris misses its intended target.
Partio feinted with a counter takedown.
Majoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Majoris checks it.
Majoris throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Majoris throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Majoris throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Majoris 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Majoris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Majoris tries to pass to full mount but Partio defends it.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Canis Majoris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Majoris throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Majoris throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio throws a body punch but Majoris moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Majoris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Majoris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majoris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Majoris misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Majoris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majoris lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majoris at a distance.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Majoris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Majoris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Majoris misses with a right hand
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio scores with a jab. Majoris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Majoris catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majoris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Majoris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses.
Majoris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio misses the body punch
and Majoris counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Majoris - just one landing.
Majoris throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Majoris throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Majoris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Majoris.
The crowd cheers as Majoris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majoris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Partio.
Partio wants to control from the top but Majoris keeps moving.
Majoris pulls Partio in to control the position.
Majoris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Partio postures up in Majoris's guard and throws a big left but Majoris blocks it.
Majoris keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio is pushing down on Majoris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Majoris is fighting to maintain full guard but Partio has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Partio controlling the action here.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Majoris pushes Partio off looking to stand but Partio dives back in and keeps control.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Partio thows a huge punch but Majoris dodges it nicely.
Partio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Majoris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Partio is looking for a kimura but Majoris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Partio to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Majoris saw it coming and moves away.
Majoris jabs at Partio's body.
Majoris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Majoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio motions for Majoris to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Majoris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Majoris thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio tries to land a body kick
and Majoris counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws a hook but Majoris avoids it easily.
Majoris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Majoris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Majoris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris misses with an uppercut.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Majoris sees coming a mile off.
Majoris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Partio looking to score a takedown here. Majoris is defending well but Partio drives through and ends up in Majoris's guard.
Majoris pulls Partio in close to his closed guard and prevents Partio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Partio postures up.
Majoris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majoris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majoris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Majoris's head.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Majoris blocks nicely.
Partio looking to sit in guard and control but Majoris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Partio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majoris defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majoris throws a big elbow that misses.
Majoris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Partio trying to control the position.
Partio working for a triangle but Majoris defends it easily.
Majoris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Majoris is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
In his post fight interview, Katu Partio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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