PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller has chosen Kreator - Violent Revolution as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Portier
vs
Dean Rockefeller

185 cm
37
186 lbs
30 - 20 - 2

185 cm
32
173 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Portier thows a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier is working hard here to advance position.

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.

Portier gets caught napping as Rockefeller dives in and scores a takedown. Portier manages to retain guard.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.