PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker comes to the cage accompanied by Ki:Theory - Stand By Me. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rocker
vs
Portier

180 cm
34
170 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

185 cm
36
186 lbs
30 - 18 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Max Octane Fight Wear
Bullet Proof System

Sun-Tzu
Perkele!

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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Portier darts in and clinches Rocker up against the cage.
Rocker lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
We've been informed that Portier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Portier working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Portier.
Rocker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocker tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Rocker prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier takes a shot to the head.
Rocker lands a left hand.
Portier blocking some punches.
Rocker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocker lands with a right to the head.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocker.
Rocker lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker lands with a left to the head.

Rocker breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Rocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Portier.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker connects with a leg kick. Portier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rocker throws a jab when Portier was well out of range.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Portier but Portier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Portier is looking for the big counter here.
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocker scores with a kick to the body.
Rocker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Portier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Portier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Portier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Portier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocker throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
As Portier backs away, Rocker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Portier throws a right hand that Rocker ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocker also avoids with ease.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocker lands a right hook to the body.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portier is out of range and Rocker settles back down.
Rocker misses with a two punch combination.
Portier throws a low kick but Rocker moves out of range easily.
Portier tries to bum rush Rocker with a series of wild strikes but Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocker scores with a jab.
Rocker connects with a solid leg kick.
Portier needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portier checks a leg kick.

Portier has Rocker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Rocker tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Portier working aggressively here.
Rocker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier digs a right hand underneath Rocker's ribcage. Rocker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocker is trying to force a seperation but Portier has the dominant position.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Portier.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker blocks a body shot from Portier.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocker misses with a punch to the body.
Portier misses with some punches.
Rocker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Rocker misses with some punches.
Rocker misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Portier smiles and moves away.
Portier moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker throws a push kick but Portier slaps the foot to one side.
Portier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portier swinging wildly here.
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 Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Portier thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Portier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Portier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
Rocker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Rocker throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
Portier throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier moves to clinch but Rocker breaks away
enabling Rocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Portier's shoulder, as Portier tries to avoid the shot.
Portier connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Portier misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portier avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Portier connects with a right hand. Rocker shakes it off.
Portier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portier.
Rocker lands with a good body shot.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Rocker throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker cracks Portier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier cracks Rocker with a good jab.
Portier wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Portier drives through and clinches with Rocker against the cage.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Portier.
Rocker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocker blocks a body shot from Portier.
Rocker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
A short right from Portier.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocker is trying to break free.
Portier has Rocker pressed against the cage, preventing Rocker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Rocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rocker lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocker controls his hands.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Portier can't fight it off and eventually Rocker manages to take the fight to the floor. Portier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Portier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portier wants to improve his position but instead Rocker has moved into half guard.
Portier is pressing down on Rocker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Portier keeping full guard, as Rocker tries to pass.
Portier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking to pass the guard.
Portier is controlling Rocker's posture.
Rocker throwing strikes but missing.
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Portier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Portier looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Portier holds on and takes a little breather.
Portier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocker manages to get himself to full guard.

Rocker is looking for a triangle here but Portier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that second round.
That's time! Rocker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portier throws a right hand that Rocker ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocker also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rocker checks a leg kick.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Portier. Portier obviously looking to wear him down.
Portier with a hook.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker slips a jab from Portier.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker slips under a jab from Portier.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier takes one to the chin there.
Rocker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Rocker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portier doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Rocker. Those never looked like landing.
Portier throws a leg kick but Rocker checks it.
Rocker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
A big right from Portier misses.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocker takes a swing at Portier's ribcage but misses.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Rocker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portier.
Rocker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portier misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Portier off balance momentarily.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Rocker. Those never looked like landing.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Portier momentarily.
Portier blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Portier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
Portier is looking to score with low kicks.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocker cracks the inside of Portier's front leg.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Portier misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Rocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Portier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Portier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rocker 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.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Portier is keeping the position.

Rocker drops back looking for a leg! Portier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Portier manages to kick Rocker off! Rocker jumps back into Portier's guard.
Portier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Portier is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier wants to sweep here but Rocker controlling him for the moment.
Rocker lands a couple of elbows.
Portier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Portier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocker is one step ahead there.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portier is keeping the position for now.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 Ricky Rocker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
A less than humble Ricky Rocker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.