PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Walburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Walburn
vs
Partridge

180 cm
22
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Walburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walburn pinned against the cage. Walburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walburn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Walburn sprawls well. He's pushed Partridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Partridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walburn pinned against the cage. Walburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randy Walburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Partridge.
Walburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Partridge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walburn tries to get to full guard but Partridge has control of the leg.
Partridge is keen to just control but Walburn is a slippery customer.
Walburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walburn keeping full guard, as Partridge tries to pass.

Walburn working for submissions but it's allowed Partridge to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Walburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Walburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walburn.
Partridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walburn keeping moving, preventing Partridge from controlling successfully.

Walburn is looking for a triangle but Partridge pushes his legs off easily.

Walburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walburn is breathing heavily.

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.
Partridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walburn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Walburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Walburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Walburn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Partridge has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn is refusing to be controlled, as Partridge sits in half guard.

Walburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Walburn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Partridge pulls his head out easily.
Walburn is refusing to be controlled, as Partridge sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Partridge shoots and misses

so Walburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Partridge working a defensive guard here.
Partridge can't keep his opponent in guard - Walburn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walburn tries to pass to full mount but Partridge defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walburn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Partridge still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Partridge has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Walburn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walburn wants to get back to full guard.
Partridge is tying to control. Walburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Partridge!

Walburn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Walburn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Partridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Walburn.

Walburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Walburn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Partridge has worked his arm free - good work by Partridge!
Randy Walburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partridge struggling a bit here.

Walburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partridge is trying to control Walburn's posture but Walburn avoids it.

Walburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Partridge, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburn working away.
Partridge tries to improve position but can't.
Partridge is trying to control Walburn's posture but Walburn avoids it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Walburn with that takedown attempt.
Partridge tries for a takedown but Walburn circles away easily
and Walburn counters with a big head kick but Partridge shrugs it off.
Walburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Partridge.
Walburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Partridge circles away.
No luck for Walburn with that takedown attempt.
Partridge fails with the takedown.
Randy Walburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Partridge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge shoots in for a double leg but Walburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Partridge. Partridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Walburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Partridge circles away.
Walburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partridge tries to avoid it but Walburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partridge to the ground. Partridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partridge looks for a takedown but Walburn sprawls well.
Walburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partridge misses with a double jab.
Walburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walburn misses with a head kick.
Partridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walburn tries a head kick but it misses.

Walburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walburn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walburn slips nicely into half guard.

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

Walburn seems to be working for a kimura but Partridge defends the submission attempt.

Walburn decides to stand and escape the position.
Partridge moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge moves out of range as Walburn throws a body kick.
Walburn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partridge avoids the head kick by Walburn.
Partridge moves out of range of the body kick from Walburn.
Walburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walburn lands a two punch combo.
Partridge with a poor takedown

and Walburn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walburn.
Walburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Partridge is retaining full guard.

Walburn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Walburn as Partridge shoots in.
Walburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walburn as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walburn throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
Walburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Partridge as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Walburn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Walburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partridge is looking for a sweep. Walburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Partridge trying to control but Walburn postures up.
Partridge tries to roll over but Walburn keeps him under control.
Walburn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Walburn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Walburn tries to clinch

and Partridge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Partridge prevents Walburn from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Walburn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Partridge pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburn is looking to improve his position.

Walburn actively working from the bottom here.
Partridge trying to control the action but Walburn is working from the bottom.

Walburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walburn regains full guard. Nicely done.

Partridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Walburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walburn wants to sweep here but Partridge controlling him for the moment.

Walburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Walburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Walburn working for a triangle but Partridge defends it easily.

Walburn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Partridge escapes and throws Walburn's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn is trying to improve his position.
Partridge avoids the strikes from the bottom by Walburn.
Walburn tries to bench press Partridge off him but Partridge keeps the position.
Walburn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walburn 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!

Walburn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Partridge is defending well though. Walburn let's go of the attempt for now.
Partridge manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Partridge.

Walburn stands up and waves to Partridge to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walburn throws a head kick that misses.
Walburn throws a sloppy head kick and Partridge moves out of range easily.
Walburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Walburn.

Walburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Walburn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Walburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partridge tries to avoid it but Walburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partridge to the ground. Partridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partridge shoots and misses

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

Partridge is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partridge is trying to maintain the position but Walburn is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Partridge looking for submissions off his back.
Alex Partridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partridge is looking to control Walburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partridge avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Walburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walburn 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Walburn!