PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System Of A Down-Cigaro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fantastic
vs
Portier

180 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

185 cm
29
186 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition
The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic closes the distance and clinches up with Portier, looking for a takedown. Fantastic pushes Portier against the cage but Portier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic ducks right into an uppercut from Portier.
That kick from Fantastic tenderised Portier's leg. Portier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portier throws the left hand but Fantastic avoids the punch easily.

Portier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fantastic, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
Portier tries to circle away but Fantastic has him pinned against the cage.
Fantastic misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantastic tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Portier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastic fails to land.
Fantastic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Portier manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Fantastic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Portier takes one on the button.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Portier throws a leg kick but Fantastic moved away.
Fantastic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Portier counters with a head kick. That will keep Fantastic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic misses with a body shot
and Portier counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
A jab from Portier finds it's way through Fantastic's defenses.
Fantastic misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic moves away from the strike by Portier.
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic wants to slow Portier down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Fantastic misses.
Portier cracks Fantastic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Portier loads up on a big right hand but Fantastic slips the punch.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fantastic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier misses with a kick to the body.
Portier scores with a jab.
Fantastic is looking to clinch.

Portier closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic is leaning against Portier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic is working Portier over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier is pushing Fantastic 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 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic lands a body shot.
Fantastic is working Portier over against the cage.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fantastic.
Fantastic blocks a body shot from Portier.
Fantastic lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Fantastic lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 from the clinch.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Portier stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantastic has Portier pressed against the cage, preventing Portier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Fantastic.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fantastic tries to close the distance and clinch but Portier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier throws a wild body kick that Fantastic sees coming a mile off.
Portier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
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.
Portier punishes Fantastic's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic looks for a takedown but Portier sprawls well.
Fantastic ducks under a wild hook from Portier.

Portier moves into the clinch.
Fantastic swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fantastic.
Portier pushes Fantastic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fantastic.
Fantastic tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic avoiding damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Portier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Portier has Fantastic pushed against the cage.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portier has had enough of the clinch but Fantastic keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Fantastic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries a body shot but Fantastic blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Fantastic throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic blocks a body shot from Portier.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Portier breaks the clinch.
Portier avoids the head kick by Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a right hook to the body.
Portier swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Fantastic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantastic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portier is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic works over Portier with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier keeping moving, preventing Fantastic from controlling successfully.
Fantastic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Portier has control of Fantastic's left arm, preventing Fantastic from doing any damage.
Fantastic trying to control the position from guard on top but Portier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is really struggling to control Portier but he's trying to hold on to the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Fantastic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastic's shoulder, as Fantastic tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Fantastic.
Good work by Portier as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fantastic 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.
Fantastic scores with a body shot.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.

Portier has Fantastic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier looking to slow down the pace here.
Fantastic misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Portier misses with a low kick.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic tries to clinch but Portier is having none of it.
Portier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Fantastic.
Portier tries to move into range but Fantastic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic blocks a head kick by Portier.
Portier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic misses with a hook.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantastic circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier throws a head kick that Fantastic semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.

Fantastic pushes Portier up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fantastic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Fantastic.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Fantastic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fantastic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnny Fantastic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to break free but Fantastic pushes him back against the cage.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier stalling in the clinch but Fantastic improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantastic has double underhooks.
Fantastic cracks Portier with a nice body shot.
Fantastic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Portier is trying to force a seperation but Fantastic has the dominant position.
Portier is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantastic has double underhooks.
Fantastic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic lands a body punch.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Portier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fantastic.
Fantastic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fantastic.
Fantastic tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portier has had enough of the clinch but Fantastic keeps him there for the moment.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portier is working Fantastic over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic blocking some punches.
Fantastic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Fantastic blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier is trying to break free.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fantastic as Portier tries to tie him up.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Portier misses with some punches.
Fantastic has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Portier tries to break free but Fantastic pushes him back against the cage.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantastic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Portier tries to work over Fantastic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic clearly takes 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.

Fantastic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fantastic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portier misses with a hook
and Fantastic counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fantastic clinches up with Portier and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.

Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portier cracks Fantastic with a good jab.
Fantastic avoids the body shot from Portier.
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.
Fantastic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portier. That did some damage!
Fantastic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Portier's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier moves away from the strike by Fantastic.
Portier walks into a stiff left hand from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a good cross that connects.
Portier lands a jab to Fantastic's midsection.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Fantastic blocks the leg kick.
Portier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier avoids the body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portier misses with a low kick as Fantastic jumps back.
Fantastic scores with a sloppy right hand. Portier should have avoided that one.
Fantastic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portier. That did some damage!
Fantastic connects with a solid leg kick.
Portier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic connects with a leg kick. Portier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portier is out of range and Fantastic settles back down.
Fantastic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Portier checks a low kick from Fantastic.
Portier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fantastic counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a leg kick
and Portier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Fantastic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic is trying to push Portier away but Portier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantastic is looking to control Portier's arms but Portier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantastic has his back to the cage.
Fantastic scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Fantastic pushes Portier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastic fails to land.
Portier blocks a body shot from Fantastic.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fantastic as Portier tries to tie him up.
Fantastic throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.

Portier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Portier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fantastic misses.
That kick from Fantastic tenderised Portier's leg. Portier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portier connects with a single shot there.

Fantastic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic keeps control of Portier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Portier is trying to push Fantastic away but Fantastic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantastic is working Portier over against the cage.
Fantastic swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier misses with some punches.
Fantastic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Portier.
Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Portier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier slips a straight right by Fantastic.
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic scores with a jab.
Portier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Portier misses with a combination
and Fantastic counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic scores with a body shot.
Fantastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portier avoids the body shot from Fantastic.
Portier takes one on the button.
Fantastic jabs at Portier's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic had his way with Linkin Portier in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fantastic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Portier wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Portier lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic digs a right hand into Portier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Portier's gas tank.
Fantastic lands with a left to the head.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Fantastic.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic lands a left hand.
Portier misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses.
Portier digs a right hand underneath Fantastic's ribcage. Fantastic let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Fantastic avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier tries a body shot but Fantastic blocks it.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Fantastic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portier can do to turn this around?
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastic.

Portier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portier throws a right and a left that Fantastic avoids nicely.
Portier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Portier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Portier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Portier.
Fantastic connects with a right hand. Portier shakes it off.
Portier lands with a right hand.
Portier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fantastic checks it well.
Fantastic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Portier misses with a looping right.
Portier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Portier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portier.
Fantastic throws a front kick that sends Portier stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Fantastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portier is out of range and Fantastic settles back down.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantastic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Fantastic lands.
Fantastic jabs at Portier's body.
Portier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic lands the left hand.
Portier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic cracks the inside of Portier's front leg.
Jab, jab by Portier - just one landing.
Fantastic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Portier throws a head kick but Fantastic moves out of range.
Fantastic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic takes a swing at Portier's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic tries to clinch up but Portier circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier throws a looping overhand right but Fantastic ducks down to avoid it.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Portier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Fantastic clinches.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic blocks a body shot from Portier.
Portier blocking some punches.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Portier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Fantastic.
Portier trying to stall but Fantastic improves his position.
Johnny Fantastic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fantastic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fantastic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fantastic!
Johnny Fantastic retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Fantastic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.