PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes into the arena with Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jeong
vs
Portier

183 cm
32
180 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

185 cm
32
186 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Portier has managed to clinch.

Portier breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Portier.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Portier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeong in his tracks.
Jeong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Jeong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Portier blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jeong or perhaps it was just good defense by Portier, which made it look bad.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeong throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Jeong.
Jeong keeps the fight on the outside.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeong circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeong swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Portier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Portier scores with a four punch combination!
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Jeong pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
Jeong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Jeong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jeong is looking to pass Portier's guard but actually Portier recovers to full guard.
Portier has his hands on Jeong's head, controlling the position.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Portier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong tries to free his leg and advance position but Portier is retaining full guard.
Jeong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jeong being controlled here momentarily.
Portier keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jeong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Portier has his hands on Jeong's head, controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jeong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Portier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Portier clinches up against the cage.
Jeong fails to pull guard.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
Jeong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Portier walks away with a smile on his face. Jeong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeong misses with a head kick.
Jeong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portier stuffs the takedown.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Jeong saw that one coming.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeong manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeong.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
Nice body punch from Portier.
Jeong fails to pull guard.
Jeong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Portier smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
That kick from Portier tenderised Jeong's leg. Jeong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Portier there.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Portier misses with a right hand
and Jeong counters with a good low kick that Portier was not able to check.
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier lands a nice shot that snaps Jeong's head back.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Portier as he avoids it easily.

Portier clinches with his opponent.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.

Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portier throws a right hand that Jeong ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeong also avoids with ease.
Jeong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Portier misses.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jeong darts in looking for a takedown but Portier gets double underhooks and turns Jeong into the cage.
Jeong closes the distance and clinches up with Portier, looking for a takedown. Jeong pushes Portier against the cage but Portier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jeong digs a good hook to Portier's body.
Jeong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier stalks Jeong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeong's face. Jeong staggers backwards, shaken.

Portier moves into range and clinches up with Jeong.
Jeong lands a shoulder strike.
Portier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Portier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier lands an uppercut.

Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeong's hands.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeong connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jeong eats them both and turns towards Portier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Portier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeong blocks a jab.
Jeong scores with a head kick.
Portier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portier.
Jeong keeps Portier at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Portier. No joy for Jeong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
Portier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Portier.
Jeong takes one on the button.

Portier clinches.
Jeong tries to circle away but Portier has him pinned against the cage.
Jeong tries to circle away but Portier has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Portier.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeong jumps guard but Portier stands there with Jeong around his waist. Jeong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Portier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Jeong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Portier lands.
Portier lands with a right hand.
Jeong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portier to score with a decent uppercut.
Portier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Portier throws a low kick but Jeong moves out of range easily.
Jeong is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier misses with a body shot.
Portier tries to clinch up but Jeong circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Jeong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeong. Jeong obviously looking to wear him down.
Portier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Portier lands a jab.
Portier takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Jeong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Portier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeong somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeong.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jeong.
Jeong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Jeong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portier avoids the head kick by Jeong.
Portier tries to move into range but Jeong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeong staying out of range there.
Jeong just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeong.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeong. Jeong obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeong is looking to wear down Portier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeong slips a jab and a cross from Portier.

Jeong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Portier is staying active underneath Jeong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jeong!
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeong throws out the jab.
Portier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeong.
Jeong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeong.
Portier throws a hook but Jeong avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jeong or perhaps it was just good defense by Portier, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Portier pinned against the cage. Portier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeong looks for the body kick but Portier saw that one coming.
Jeong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Portier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jeong doesn't seem phased though.
Portier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeong wants to slow Portier down by chopping away at his legs.
Jeong shoots in but Portier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeong is just out of range.

Jeong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Portier on his heels. He'll look to pass Portier's guard now, I'm sure.
Portier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Portier seems keen to control Jeong's posture.
Jeong is looking to work some ground and pound but Portier has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong stopping the sweep attempt from Portier.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Portier is still trying to improve position.
Portier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong trying to control but Portier is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Portier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Portier moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Portier.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Portier.
Jeong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Portier manages to break the clinch.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Portier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeong on the side of the head.
Portier lands a body shot.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Jeong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeong misses with a leg kick.
Jeong shoots in but Portier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Portier blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands with a right hand.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portier lands a jab-cross combination.
Portier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Portier clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Portier.
Jeong throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.

Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier with a hook.
Jeong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Portier pinned against the cage. Portier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linkin Portier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Portier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
A very excited looking Linkin Portier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaemin Jeong spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.