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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Portier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaBrie momentarily.
LaBrie blocks a jab.
A nice side step and LaBrie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LaBrie slips a straight right by Portier.
LaBrie slips under a jab.
Portier misses with a left hand
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier misses with an uppercut. LaBrie saw that one coming.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier with a hook.
LaBrie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LaBrie misses with a two punch combination.
Portier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Portier tries to bum rush LaBrie with a series of wild strikes but LaBrie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier throws an off balance right hand
letting LaBrie counter with a right hand.
Portier lands a right hook to the body.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A big right from Portier misses.
LaBrie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBrie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Portier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LaBrie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Portier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaBrie on the side of the head.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaBrie tries to close the distance and clinch but Portier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Portier misses.
Portier slips a straight right by LaBrie.
Portier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBrie counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Portier as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBrie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Portier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portier.
Portier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Portier wants to slow LaBrie down by chopping away at his legs.
LaBrie moves away from the strike by Portier.
Portier drops his hands momentarily and LaBrie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Portier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LaBrie misses with a straight left.
LaBrie slips under a jab.
LaBrie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBrie slips under a jab.
Portier lands a leg kick that knocks LaBrie off balance momentarily.
LaBrie ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but LaBrie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
Portier defending well as LaBrie loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
LaBrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
LaBrie throws out a counter right but Portier avoids it with no problem.
LaBrie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaBrie throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaBrie.
Portier avoids the body shot from LaBrie.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
No joy there for LaBrie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a two punch combo.
Portier cracks LaBrie with an open hand slap.
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!
Portier misses with a kick to the body.
Portier misses with an uppercut. LaBrie saw that one coming.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - LaBrie scores with a four punch combination!
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling LaBrie to counter with a crisp jab.
Portier throws a series of punches but LaBrie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from LaBrie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBrie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier misses with a body shot
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBrie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Portier scores with a shot to the body.
Portier misses with a left hand
and LaBrie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier throws a head kick but LaBrie moves out of range.
LaBrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portier with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaBrie misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James LaBrie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaBrie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaBrie.
Portier misses with a looping right.
LaBrie throws the left hand but Portier avoids the punch easily.
Portier throws a right and a left that LaBrie avoids nicely.
James LaBrie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier misses with a hook
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaBrie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Portier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier looks to throw the jab but LaBrie is out of range.
LaBrie throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaBrie is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaBrie! But no joy.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBrie counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Portier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBrie was well out of range. Poor timing from Portier.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaBrie! But no joy.
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaBrie counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier moves out of range as LaBrie strikes.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaBrie digs a good hook to Portier's body.
A left lands for LaBrie.
LaBrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
enabling LaBrie to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
LaBrie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a nice uppercut.
Portier misses with a hook
and LaBrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaBrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier swings widly with a right hand
letting LaBrie counter with a right hand.
Portier scores with a nice head shot.
Portier jabs at LaBrie's body.
LaBrie ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Portier circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Portier misses.
A shot to the body from Portier misses
and LaBrie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from LaBrie misses its intended target.
LaBrie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Portier misses with a hook to the body
and LaBrie counters with a left to the body.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for LaBrie. That snapped Portier's head back.
LaBrie throws a shot from downtown. Portier moves away and avoids it.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Portier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Portier misses with a hook
and LaBrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBrie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaBrie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
Portier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaBrie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portier. #T4#
Portier misses with a right hand
and LaBrie counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Portier instigates a clinch.
Portier is trying to maintain a safe position but LaBrie gets an underhook and turns Portier into the cage.
LaBrie misses with the head strike.
LaBrie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier tries a body shot but LaBrie blocks it.
LaBrie keeps control of Portier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
LaBrie tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
LaBrie throws a head punch that misses.
LaBrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James LaBrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
LaBrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
LaBrie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBrie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Portier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaBrie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaBrie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBrie.
LaBrie misses with a body shot.
Portier is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Portier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBrie throws a series of punches but Portier moves out of range.
LaBrie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaBrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
A swing and a miss from LaBrie.#T1#
LaBrie takes one to the side of the head.
Portier takes one on the button.
Portier looks to throw the jab but LaBrie is out of range.
LaBrie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Portier moves to clinch but LaBrie breaks away
enabling LaBrie to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Portier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaBrie connects with a body shot.
Portier swings widly with a right hand
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaBrie.
Portier misses with a jab to the body
enabling LaBrie to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBrie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaBrie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier misses with a straight right.
LaBrie misses with a double jab
and Portier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portier scores with a punch to the head.
Portier misses with a hook
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier avoids the body shot from LaBrie.
LaBrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on LaBrie's shoulder, as LaBrie tries to avoid the shot.
LaBrie misses with a looping left.
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaBrie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Portier misses with a leg kick.
Portier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBrie was well out of range. Poor timing from Portier.
LaBrie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
James LaBrie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBrie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portier with a body shot.
Portier takes a swing at LaBrie's ribcage but misses.
Portier misses with a right hand
letting LaBrie counter with a right hand.
Portier moves out of range of the strikes.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on LaBrie's shoulder, as LaBrie tries to avoid the shot.
Portier looks to land a left hand but LaBrie moved out of range nicely.
Portier lands with a hook. LaBrie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
LaBrie takes the fight into the clinch.
Portier avoiding damage.
#T4#
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBrie tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing LaBrie back against the cage.
LaBrie swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBrie lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
LaBrie darts in and clinches Portier up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James LaBrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaBrie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James LaBrie!
A victorious James LaBrie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Portier throws a jab when Blomsten was well out of range.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Blomsten's head but Blomsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portier wants to slow Blomsten down by chopping away at his legs.
Blomsten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blomsten.
Portier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blomsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blomsten.
Blomsten ducks right into an uppercut from Portier.
Portier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blomsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Blomsten scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier throws a jab when Blomsten was well out of range.
Blomsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Portier scores with a nice strike.
Blomsten loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Blomsten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Blomsten.
It seemed like Portier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier throws an off balance right hand
and Blomsten counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Portier throws a hook but Blomsten avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Blomsten.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blomsten throws out the jab.
As Blomsten backs off Portier throws a huge counter combo but Blomsten manages to avoid it all.
Portier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Portier misses
and Blomsten counters with a good low kick that Portier was not able to check.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Blomsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portier, as that shot connected.
Blomsten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blomsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Blomsten.
Portier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blomsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier throws a head kick but Blomsten moves out of range.
#T2#
Blomsten cracks Portier with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blomsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blomsten slips under a jab from Portier.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blomsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portier wants to land a leg kick but Blomsten is out of range.
Blomsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
A jab from Blomsten finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
Blomsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Portier at a distance.
Blomsten tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Blomsten throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blomsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blomsten.
Blomsten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Blomsten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Portier drives through and clinches with Blomsten against the cage.
I was talking to Blomsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Blomsten is looking to break free of the clinch but Portier has double underhooks.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Blomsten misses with a punch to the body.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blomsten.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Blomsten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blomsten.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blomsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Blomsten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier throws a hook but Blomsten blocks it.
Portier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Blomsten.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Blomsten misses its intended target. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Portier.
Blomsten lands a leg kick that knocks Portier off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blomsten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Portier misses with a combination
enabling Blomsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Blomsten cracks Portier with a good jab.
Portier looks to land a combination but Blomsten avoids it well.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blomsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blomsten throws a shot from downtown. Portier moves away and avoids it.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Blomsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Blomsten.
Blomsten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blomsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portier throws out the jab.
Blomsten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blomsten!
Blomsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Blomsten.
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
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 Arto Blomsten will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
Blomsten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Portier blocks the low kick.
Blomsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
It looked like Blomsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portier blocks a jab.
Portier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blomsten tried to score with a low kick but Portier checks it.
Blomsten lands a nice looking body shot.
Blomsten misses with a straight right.
Portier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blomsten lands a body shot.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Blomsten defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blomsten slips under a jab from Portier.
Blomsten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Blomsten blocks a leg kick.
Portier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blomsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blomsten misses the shot to the body.
Blomsten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arto Blomsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Blomsten slips under a jab.
Blomsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blomsten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blomsten lands a nice hook to Portier's body. Portier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blomsten keeps the fight on the outside.
Blomsten tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Portier throws out a loose jab but Blomsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Blomsten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blomsten looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Blomsten dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Blomsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Portier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blomsten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Portier throws a looping overhand right but Blomsten ducks down to avoid it.
Portier lands a leg kick that knocks Blomsten 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!
Blomsten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portier if he has to take too many more of those.
Portier cracks Blomsten with a good jab.
Blomsten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blomsten connects with a body shot that sends Portier's belly button to the back.
Blomsten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blomsten throws a solid leg kick but Portier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blomsten.
Portier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blomsten's sensitive parts.
Portier blocks the body kick.
Blomsten digs a good hook to Portier's body.
Blomsten lunges at Portier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Portier's hand.
Blomsten thumps Portier with a low kick.
Blomsten throws a series of punches but Portier avoids them all with ease.
Blomsten thumps Portier with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Portier.#T3#
Blomsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portier 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 Blomsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blomsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portier stalks Blomsten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blomsten's face. Blomsten staggers backwards, shaken.
Portier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blomsten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blomsten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Portier throws a lazy uppercut
and Blomsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blomsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portier's sensitive parts.
Portier wants to clinch up but Blomsten keeps it at a distance.
Blomsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier moves out of range as Blomsten throws a body kick.
Portier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blomsten digs a good hook to Portier's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blomsten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portier unleashes a big counter combination but Blomsten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blomsten throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Portier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blomsten.
Blomsten throws a series of punches but Portier moves out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Blomsten.
Blomsten cracks Portier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blomsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portier.
Portier lands a glancing blow to the side of Blomsten's head.
Portier moves out of range as Blomsten strikes.
Portier wants to counter the offense by Blomsten and move into the clinch position.
Blomsten lands a slapping body shot.
Blomsten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Portier throws a hook but Blomsten avoids it easily.
Blomsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Blomsten moves away and avoids it.
Blomsten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blomsten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blomsten slips a straight right by Portier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blomsten needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier swinging wildly here.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Blomsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Blomsten dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blomsten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portier in his tracks.
Blomsten slips a straight right by Portier.
Blomsten throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Blomsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blomsten. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blomsten throws an overhand right that lands on Portier's shoulder, as Portier tries to avoid the shot.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blomsten tried to counter with a leg kick but Portier avoided it.
Portier throws the left hand but Blomsten avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
Portier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Blomsten.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Blomsten misses. #T1#
Blomsten drops his hands momentarily and Portier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Blomsten.
Blomsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portier can do to turn this around?
Good work by Blomsten as he checks the leg kick.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Blomsten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blomsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blomsten blocks a leg kick.
Blomsten scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blomsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portier tried to score with a low kick but Blomsten checks it.
Blomsten misses with a kick to the body.
Portier walks into a left hand.
Blomsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blomsten misses with a wild combination.
Portier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arto Blomsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Portier swings widly with a right hand
and Blomsten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Portier throws a leg kick but Blomsten moved away.
Portier tries to clinch up but Blomsten circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier looks to throw the jab but Blomsten is out of range.
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!
Blomsten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portier slips a jab from Blomsten.
Blomsten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blomsten misses with an uppercut.
Blomsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blomsten.
Blomsten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blomsten scores with the left hand. Portier knows he should have avoided that one.
Blomsten throws a good cross that connects.
Blomsten slips a jab from Portier.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
Blomsten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Portier misses with a hook.#T3#
Blomsten takes a swing at Portier's ribcage but misses.
Blomsten loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
Portier feints a counter leg kick.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Blomsten scores with a hook.
Blomsten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blomsten.
Blomsten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Portier can pounce on him.
Blomsten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Blomsten. That snapped Portier's head back.
Portier tries to clinch up.
Blomsten throws a jab when Portier was well out of range.
Blomsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portier.
Portier misses with a looping right.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Blomsten's head but Blomsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blomsten lands with a good body shot.
Blomsten throws a body kick that misses.
As Blomsten backs off Portier throws a huge counter combo but Blomsten manages to avoid it all.#T4##CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blomsten.
Blomsten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Blomsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Blomsten blocking some punches.
Blomsten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blomsten blocking some punches.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portier misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Blomsten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blomsten, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Blomsten!
Arto Blomsten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 481
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Sato throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Portier tries to land a leg kick but Sato saw it coming and moves away.
Portier misses with a right hand
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portier throws an off balance right hand
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Portier.
Sato checks the leg kick.
Portier moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSato.
Sato lands a body shot.
Portier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily. #CL#
Portier closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Portier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato trying to control the position but instead, Portier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sato into the cage.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Sato blocks a body shot from Portier.
Sato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato blocking some punches.
Portier pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Portier scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Portier.
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!
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Portier pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier prevents Sato from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Portier prevents a body shot from Sato.
Portier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Portier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Portier as Sato tries to tie him up.
Sato stalling against the cage.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Portier drops Sato onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sato is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Sato is rocked!
Portier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sato with a big uppercut! Sato tries to clinch up but Portier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sato to the mat! Sato covers up and Portier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linkin Portier!
Our winner, Linkin Portier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portier connects with a single shot there.
Marsden walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
A head kick misses from Portier.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portier circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Portier wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Portier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 throws a leg kick #TD#
and Marsden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Portier is retaining full guard.
Marsden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsden lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Portier trying to keep a closed guard but Marsden is proving a slippery customer.
Portier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden 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.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsden pushes down on Portier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Portier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Portier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marsden connects with a nice short shot to Portier's temple.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden drops an elbow to the side of Portier's head.
Portier tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Marsden wants to take a breather but Portier is having none of it.
Portier keeping control of the position.
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Portier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marsden is pressing down on Portier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Portier is holding on for now. #T3#
Marsden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Portier is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portier avoid being mounted?
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden working over Portier with some ground and pound. Portier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Portier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsden's back!
Portier keeps control of the position as Marsden tries to break free.
Portier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marsden's body.
Marsden tries to roll but Portier sticks to his back.
#T4#
Marsden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Portier's guard. Nice work there by Marsden.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Marsden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Portier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marsden distracts Portier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Portier.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portier doesn't seem bothered though.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier sizes up Marsden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Marsden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden presses Portier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Portier.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portier is keeping busy.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Marsden would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Marsden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #T2#
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
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!
Portier lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Marsden can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier lands a right hand.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Marsden successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Marsden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Portier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
Portier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Portier preventing the sweep.
Marsden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Portier's guard. #REVR#
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
Portier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Portiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Both fighters circling a little - Portier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Portier finds it's way through Marsden's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
Portier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Marsden attempts a counter takedown but Portier avoids it well and moves away.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Portier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Portier moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portier misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Portier is looking to slow Marsden down with leg kicks.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Portier throws a one two combo.
Portier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Portier tries to bum rush Marsden with a series of wild strikes but Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden 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.
Portier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Portier slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Portier looks to land a combination but Marsden avoids it well.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Marsden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Marsden as he checks the leg kick.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a head kick. That will keep Portier thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marsden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portier misses with a combination
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Marsden. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Marsden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portier if he has to take too many more of those.
Marsden tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Marsden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portier just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Portier didn't see that one coming.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portier. That did some damage!
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
Portier misses with a straight left.
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 Brandon Marsden.
I think Marsden 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Event:
CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Player throws a head punch that misses.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Player throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portiers head.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Player misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Player breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
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 jabs Player right on the nose. Player blinks but takes it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier looks to land a combination. Player sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Player connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portier. Portier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Player looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Portier thumps Player with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Portier.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
Portier scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Portier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Player misses the shot to the body.
Portier throws a solid leg kick but Player takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Portier.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portier manages to circle out of the way.
Portier tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier throws a leg kick that misses.
Portier throws a chopping leg kick but Player manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player blocks a jab.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Player.
Portier staying out of range there.
Portier throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Player is looking to chop away at Portier's legs. #CL#
Player takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Portier.
#T2#
Player lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier scores with a hook to the body.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Player takes a shot to the head.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier keeps control of Player as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Player misses with the head strike.
Player misses with some punches.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
Player misses with a short punch on the inside.
Player blocking some punches.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
#T3#
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier is leaning against Player and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Player is breathing heavily.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier blocking some punches.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Player breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Portier.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portier sizes up Player with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Player showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portier.
Player's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Player scrambles back to his feet.
Player scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portier in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4##CL2#
Portier closes the distance and pushes Player back into the cage.#BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Player lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Player looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Portier misses with a straight left.
Portier moves out of range as Player strikes.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portier.
Player moves out of range of the strikes.
Portier defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Player jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Player wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portier moves out of range as Player throws a body kick.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Portier ducks down to avoid it.
Portier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Portier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portier lands with a straight right. Player didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Player takes the fight into the clinch.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Portier - that landed with a thud.
Portier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier lands a shot to the body.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Portier lands a right hand.
Portier lands a left hand.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier digs a right hand underneath Player's ribcage. Player let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Player has had enough of the clinch but Portier keeps him there for the moment.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Portier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Portier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Player prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier pushes Player back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier misses with some punches.
#BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portier checks the leg kick.
Portier cracks the inside of Player's front leg.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Player scores with a jab to the head.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Player has time to react.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Player pushes him off.
Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.
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!
Player throws a leg kick
and Portier counters with a three punch combo that has Player backing up. Player nods at Portier to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
Player misses with a looping left.
Player misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Player darts in and clinches Portier up against the cage.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Player scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Portier. #BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier working aggressively here.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Portier throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Player misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Player is trying to break free.
Portier cracks Player with a nice body shot.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Portier tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Player can't break the clinch.
Portier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Portier cracks Player with a nice body shot.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Portier lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Portier.
Portier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Player controls the action.
Portier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Player is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
Oh Player is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Player's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portier lands a shot to the body.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Player takes a shot to the head.
Portier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Player to his knees! Portier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linkin Portier!
After winning the bout, Linkin Portier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 460
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Portier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portier doesn't seem phased though.
Rigano scores with a shot to the body.
Portier thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Portier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portier jabs Rigano right on the nose. Rigano blinks but takes it well.
Portier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Portier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
Portier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Portier counters with an outside leg kick.
Portier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rigano checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier 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.
Rigano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Portier.
Rigano sizes up Portier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portier, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Rigano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rigano.
Portier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portier on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rigano misses.
Portier swinging wildly here.
Rigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Portier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Portier appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
It looked like Portier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Portier misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Portier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Portier clinches up with Rigano and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Portier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rigano wants to get back to striking at distance but Portier won't allow it.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier misses with some punches.
Rigano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
A short right from Portier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portier.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Portier is working Rigano over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Portier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rigano can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #BC2#
Rigano breaks from the clinch.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rigano blocks the leg kick.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Rigano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rigano under the eye.
Rigano is looking to land body kicks.
Portier throws a hook but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Portier counters by clinching up. #T4#
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portier scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rigano.
Nice body kick from Rigano.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Portier scores with a nice strike.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rigano.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portier throws out a leg kick but Rigano moves out of range and Portier only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Portier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier moves out of range as Rigano strikes.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Portier throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano cracks Portier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
#T1#
Portier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Portier staying out of range there.
Rigano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rigano throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
Portier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rigano throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Portier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Portier with a nice cross.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rigano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Portier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier misses with a low kick.
Portier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rigano.
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Portier instigates a clinch.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Portier is leaning against Rigano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Rigano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Portier lands a body shot.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano is pushing Portier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Portier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rigano misses with the head strike.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rigano.
#BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Portier throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Portier lands a jab to Rigano's midsection.#T4#
Crunch! Portier slams his shin into Rigano's torso.
Portier is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
Portier throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.
Portier tries to clinch up.
A big right from Rigano misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
Portier lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Rigano.#CL#
Portier clinches.
Portier misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Portier as the two fighters clinch.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Portier lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Portier.
Portier tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano trying to stall but Portier improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that second round.
That's time! Portier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Portier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Portier. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Portier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rigano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portier defends it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano with the counter takedown but Portier avoids it easily.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portier with a body shot.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Portier tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier lands with an overhand left.
Rigano lands with a shot to the body.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Portier!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rigano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rigano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Portier tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
Portier is squirming around, avoiding Rigano's attempts to control the action.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigano has a good base and remains in mount.
Portier holds on to Rigano around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is trying to escape the mount.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Portier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Portier wants to hold on but Rigano pushes him away.#T3#
Portier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rigano tries to control but Portier wriggling away.
Portier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rigano wants to control the pace but Portier is squirming around nicely.
Portier regains half guard.
Portier is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Portier keeps working.
Portier is trying to control but Rigano manages to pass to mount!
Portier regains half guard.
Portier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rigano jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portier is trying to control Rigano's posture but Rigano avoids it.
Portier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Linkin Portier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Portier, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
Linkin Portier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 448 - Turpin vs. Slinga
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Portier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Kramer's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kramer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Kramer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kramer scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier misses with a head kick.
Kramer throws a wild body kick that Portier sees coming a mile off.
Portier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kramer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Portier.
Portier throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer throws a solid leg kick but Portier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kramer.
Portier misses the shot to the body.
Kramer throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier moves out of range as Kramer strikes.
Kramer scores with a nice strike.
Kramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kramer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kramer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portier.
Kramer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kramer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portier to score with a decent uppercut.
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portier connects with a solid leg kick.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Kramer does no damage.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Portier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kramer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Portier scores with a nice right hand.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer lands with a nice combination. Portier backs away looking to recover.
Portier works the jab nicely.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
A head kick misses from Portier.
A quick step to the side and Kramer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kramer.
Portier motions for Kramer to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Portier avoids it well and moves away.
Portier cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kramer looks to land a left hand but Portier moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Portier tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Portier misses with the combination.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portier misses with a body shot.
Portier throws a jab when Kramer was well out of range.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer feints and then cracks Portier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portier down.
Portier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kramer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kramer looks to throw the jab but Portier is out of range.
Portier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kramer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer catches Portier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Portier is looking to chop away at Kramer's legs.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Kramer dives in and grabs Portier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Portier pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Portier thumps Kramer with a low kick.
Portier tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Portier misses with a low kick as Kramer jumps back.
Portier blocks a head kick by Kramer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Portier blocks a head kick by Kramer.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Portier misses with a low kick.
As Portier backs away, Kramer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kramer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Portier!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Portier scores with a sloppy right hand. Kramer should have avoided that one.
Portier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kramer's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Portier.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kramer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a body shot
and Portier counters with a good low kick that Kramer was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Portier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kramer's calf.
Portier throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg. #T1#
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portier cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portier stuffs the takedown attempt from Kramer. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Portier tries to clinch up.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Portier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kramer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kramer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kramer throws a shot to the body.
Portier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Kramer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Portier misses.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Kramer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Portier misses with an uppercut. Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kramer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kramer.
Kramer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Portier misses with a double jab
letting Kramer counter with a right hand.
Portier lands a jab to the nose.
Portier cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Kramer connects with an inside leg kick.
Portier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Kramer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Portier connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramer. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kramer moves away from the strike by Portier.
Portier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Kramer is rocked!
Kramer punishes Portier's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Kramer moves out of range of the body kick from Portier.
Kramer tried to score with a low kick but Portier checks it.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer scores with the left hand. Portier knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Kramer blocks the leg kick.
Kramer throws a front kick aimed at Portier's knee but Portier avoids it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kramer works Portier's body with a nice hook.
Portier is breathing heavily.#T4#
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier blocks the body kick.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kramer. Portier shrugs it off though.
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier lands a jab.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kramer counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kramer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kramer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kramer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kramer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kramer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Portier throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
As Portier backs away, Kramer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kramer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kramer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
A head kick lands from Kramer that sends Portier to the canvas. Portier tries to scramble back to his feet but Kramer brings him back down into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Linkin Portier has been cut.
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!
Kramer trying to control the position but Portier is working away.
The referee asks Kramer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kramer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Portier tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Kramer in the domination position with Portier hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Portier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Portier being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Portier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Portier struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Portier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kramer throws an elbow but Portier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Portier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kramer.
Kramer in the domination position with Portier hanging on.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Kramer.
Kramer working the ground and pound but Portier is defending the strikes.
Kramer working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
An elbow from Kramer crashes against the mat.
Kramer trying to control the position but Portier is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erik Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kramer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Portier is not content to let Kramer control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kramer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Portier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Portier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Portier is not content to let Kramer control the position. #SUB#
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Portier 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
Linkin Portier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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#R1#
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Rockefeller swinging wildly here.
Rockefeller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Portier.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Portier.
#CL#
Portier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller lands an uppercut.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Portier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier misses with some punches.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier gets through Rockefeller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Portier works on Rockefeller's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Portier.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Portier prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Portier lands a left hand.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Portier.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Portier.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Portier.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Portier as Rockefeller tries to tie him up.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Portier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockefeller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier blocks a body shot from Rockefeller. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockefeller.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller blocks a body shot from Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Portier.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockefeller or not.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier digs a right hand underneath Rockefeller's ribcage. Rockefeller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
A short right from Portier.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockefeller.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Portier lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Portier - that landed with a thud.
Portier pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockefeller looks winded!
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Portier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portier checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
Portier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockefeller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Portier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Portier throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Portier avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Portier moved away.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Portier misses.
Portier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Portier lands a head shot.
Rockefeller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Portier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Portier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Portier dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portier throws a right hand that Rockefeller ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockefeller also avoids with ease.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Portier lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Portier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portier down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Portier.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portier throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Portier avoids them all with ease.
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Portier moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Portier throws a lazy right hand but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portier throws a right hand that Rockefeller ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockefeller also avoids with ease.
Rockefeller tries to counter with a clinch but Portier shakes him off and moves away.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Portier moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Portier moved away.
Portier lands with a good body shot.
Portier throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a shot to the body.
Portier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockefeller can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Portier. Beautiful body shot.
Portier throws a looping overhand right but Rockefeller ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Portier's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller slips a straight right by Portier.
Portier cracks Rockefeller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portier.#T4#
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Portier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockefeller lands with a nice body kick.
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that misses.
Portier misses with a double jab
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Portier cracks a nice hook into Rockefeller's ribs.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Portier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Portier thows a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it #TD2#
and Rockefeller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Portier trying to control the position.
Rockefeller throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockefeller is fighting to break Portier's control of his arms but Portier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Portier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Portier wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Portier controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Portier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Portier is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Portier.
Portier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2#
Portier gets caught napping as Rockefeller dives in and scores a takedown. Portier manages to retain guard.#ES#
Portier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rockefeller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James Dean Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portier.
Portier prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller blocks a body shot from Portier.
Rockefeller is trying to stall.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier lands with a light punch inside.
Portier pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockefeller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.
Portier prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Portier.
Portier blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller works on Portier's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
#T3#
Portier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
#TD2#
Rockefeller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rockefeller manages to end up in side control.
Rockefeller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Portier is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Portier is working from the bottom.
Portier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rockefeller.
James Dean Rockefeller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Portier tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Portier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Portier wants to control but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
What's Portier going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Portier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockefeller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Portier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Portier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rockefeller.
Rockefeller working away.
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 Linkin Portier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Portier, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
A victorious Linkin Portier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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