PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Porsche (ranked 2936 p4p, 4563 weight class) and Jackson Hole (ranked 215 p4p, 280 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Porsche might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hate it or Love it. Adam Porsche has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Porsche
vs
Hole

178 cm
24
155
4 - 5 - 0

150 cm
24
156
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

The Huntington New Age Wellness Community

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Porsche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole darts in looking for a takedown but Porsche gets double underhooks and turns Hole into the cage.
Porsche feinted with a counter takedown.

Hole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Porsche to the ground. Hole is now in Porsche's guard.

Porsche had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Porsche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hole's guard.

Hole is trying to control the position but Porsche postures up.
Porsche is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche preventing the sweep.
Porsche engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole is trying to keep Porsche in close.
Porsche pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole wants to sweep here but Porsche controlling him for the moment.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porsche wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Porsche is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porsche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porsche is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porsche avoids it really well and circles away.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam Porsche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Porsche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porsche as he avoids it easily.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Porsche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Porsche changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Porsche appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hole shoots in and drives through. Porsche sprawls well.
Porsche tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.

Porsche fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hole to the ground. Porsche is now in Hole's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Porsche is stalling in the full guard.
Porsche seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Porsche content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hole trying to control the position.
Porsche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole being controlled here, momentarily.
Porsche trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porsche not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Porsche shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Porsche stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Hole or perhaps it was just good defense by Porsche, which made it look bad.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Porsche shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porsche appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porsche but Porsche pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Porsche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.

Porsche scores with a takedown into Hole's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole controls Porsche momentarily but Porsche frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porsche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Porsche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole controls Porsche momentarily but Porsche frees himself.
Porsche wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porsche wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Porsche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hole tries to roll over but Porsche keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porsche is controlling the pace.
Porsche's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hole tries to roll over but Porsche keeps him under control.
Hole keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Porsche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porsche is trying to work for a kimura but Hole is defending well.
Porsche takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porsche is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole wants to improve his position but Porsche is controlling well.
Porsche takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porsche is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Porsche controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Porsche. No joy for Hole on that attempt.
Hole misses with a takedown attempt - Porsche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hole. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Porsche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hole can do to turn this around?
Hole tries for a takedown but Porsche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porsche changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Porsche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hole. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Hole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hole shoots for a double leg takedown but Porsche sprawls well. He's pushed Hole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Porsche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hole is breathing heavily.
Hole shoots and misses

and Porsche counters with a shoot takedown. Hole fights it but they end up in guard.
Adam Porsche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Porsche controls the pace.
Further stalling from Porsche.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Porsche is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole trying to control the position but Porsche is working away.
Porsche is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Porsche is working hard here to advance position.
Hole trying to control the position but Porsche is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsche tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole just content to control the position.
Porsche manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Porsche controlling the pace.
Porsche trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsche is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Porsche from controlling successfully.
Porsche is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porsche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Porsche tries to advance to mount but can't.
Porsche wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole is letting Porsche control him for a moment.
Hole tries to bench press Porsche off him but Porsche keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Porsche tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Hole is controlling Porsche's trapped leg to prevent Porsche from advancing to side control.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porsche's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porsche's back!
Porsche can't escape the position.
Hole controls the action.
Porsche turns into Hole and is now in his guard.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porsche is one step ahead there.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porsche's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Porsche is keeping the position.

Porsche is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hole is aware though and is defending well.

Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole advances to half guard.
Porsche is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Porsche wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche is not content to let Hole control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porsche has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A victorious Adam Porsche thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.