PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 456 p4p, 61 weight class) and Jackson Portis (ranked 824 p4p, 115 weight class). Portis has chosen Lord Knows - Meek Mill as his entrance music. Jackson Portis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Murillo
vs
Portis

183 cm
33
185 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Portis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Portis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portis.
Murillo lands a leg kick that knocks Portis off balance momentarily.
Portis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Portis scores with a nice right hand.
Portis scores with a punch to the head.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murillo has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo misses with a looping right.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Murillo's head but Murillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Portis's coach down at Nuclear Physiques was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Portis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murillo throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Murillo moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murillo misses with a looping left.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot.
Portis throws a series of punches but Murillo avoids them all with ease.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murillo takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot.
Portis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Portis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis throws a hook but Murillo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murillo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis misses with a hook.
Portis staying out of range there.
Portis takes one on the button.
Portis tries a low kick but Murillo avoids it.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo digs a good hook to Portis's body.
A big left from Portis misses.
Murillo slips under a jab.
Murillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Portis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murillo wants to slow Portis down by chopping away at his legs.
Murillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murillo misses with a jab to the body
and Portis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murillo thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murillo.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murillo is looking to chop away at Portis's legs.
The crowd cheers as Murillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portis doesn't seem phased though.
Murillo scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Murillo.
A left lands for Murillo.
Murillo defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
Portis moves out of range of the leg kick from Murillo.
Portis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Murillo does no damage.
Portis misses the jab.
Murillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Portis avoids it.
A big right from Portis misses.
Portis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Murillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Portis staying out of range there.
Murillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo lands a leg kick that knocks Portis off balance momentarily.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Portis misses.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Portis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Portis misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Portis misses.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Murillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Murillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murillo thuds a left hand into Portis's body.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murillo tries a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murillo.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Murillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Murillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murillo misses the jab.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murillo motions for Portis to come forward. Murillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
A lazy left from Murillo finds it's target.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Murillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portis checks a low kick from Murillo.
Murillo lands a right hook to the body.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Murillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portis. That did some damage!
Portis misses the jab.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murillo misses with a body kick.
Portis slips a jab from Murillo.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Murillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Murillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Murillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Murillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
A lazy body kick from Murillo
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Murillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Murillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murillo throws a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Portis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Portis slips under a jab from Murillo.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo lands with a shot to the body.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Murillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portis scores with a hook.
Murillo scores with a head kick.
Portis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murillo. Murillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portis staying out of range there.
Portis throws a head kick but Murillo moves out of range.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Portis is breathing heavily.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Murillo lands a nice shot that snaps Portis's head back.
Portis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
A big right from Portis misses.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murillo sizes up Portis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murillo thuds a left hand into Portis's body.
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Murillo.
Murillo throws a shot to the body.
Murillo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murillo cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Portis blocks a head kick by Murillo.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Murillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Portis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portis.
Portis takes one on the button.
Murillo throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a nice body shot.
Murillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Portis throws a head kick but Murillo moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Portis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Murillo staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis slips a jab from Murillo.
Murillo takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Murillo scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo scores with a nice head shot.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murillo momentarily.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murillo throws a leg kick which misses Portis's front leg but catches the back leg as Portis tries to avoid it.
Portis slips under a jab from Murillo.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis misses with a hook.
Murillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Portis avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo moves away from the strike by Portis.
Good standup being displayed there by Murillo as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Murillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Portis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murillo throws a low kick but Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Portis tests Murillo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murillo feints and then cracks Portis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portis down.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Portis's head.
Murillo tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murillo.
Portis throws a series of strikes that have Murillo backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Murillo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Murillo swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Murillo tries to move into range but Portis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Portis lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis throws a lazy head kick
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis misses with a straight right.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Murillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo misses with a kick to the body.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murillo blocks a jab.
Murillo throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Murillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Murillo dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murillo cracks Portis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Portis lands a lovely overhand right.
Murillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Murillo as he connects with a hook.
Portis defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murillo cracks Portis with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Murillo misses its target.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Murillo should have avoided that one.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Portis throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Murillo does it's job there.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Murillo thuds a left hand into Portis's body.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Portis lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murillo!
Portis throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Murillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Murillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murillo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Portis has control of Murillo's left arm, preventing Murillo from doing any damage.
Portis has a closed guard, preventing Murillo from standing up.
Murillo 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.
Murillo wants to control from the top but Portis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo had his way with Jackson Portis in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Murillo moves away from the strike by Portis.
A big left from Portis misses.
Murillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis's corner calls for a 1-2. Portis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murillo slips under a jab from Portis.
Murillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murillo lands a body shot.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Murillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a hook but Murillo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Murillo.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis looks to land a combination but Murillo avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Murillo throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murillo throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Murillo scores with a punch to the head.
Portis lands a body shot.
Murillo lands a front kick.
Portis scores with a jab. Murillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis misses the jab.
Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murillo.
Murillo digs a good hook to Portis's body.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Murillo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Murillo misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Murillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis jabs Murillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Murillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Portis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Portis.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis tries to bum rush Murillo with a series of wild strikes but Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murillo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murillo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murillo throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Murillo tenderised Portis's leg. Portis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portis misses with a hook.
Murillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murillo.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo with a nice cross.
Murillo lands a jab.
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!
Portis misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portis takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Murillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murillo.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Murillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Portis really felt that one!
Portis misses with a left hand
and Murillo counters with a low kick, right behind Portis 's knee.
A big left from Murillo misses.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Portis ducks right into an uppercut from Murillo.
Murillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Portis cracks Murillo with a good jab.
Murillo lands with a slapping head kick.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murillo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
Jefferson Murillo is the new middleweight champion!
Jefferson Murillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.