Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn Maluga vs Spike
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rahman misses with a body kick.
Portis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahman with a body shot.
A big right from Rahman misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Rahman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman misses with a hook
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Portis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman misses with a right hand
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Portis throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portis. Portis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Portis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
Rahman misses the body punch
and Portis counters with a crisp right that sends Rahman to the canvas! Portis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Portis should have avoided that one.
Portis throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Portis momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Portis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Portis avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Portis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Portis lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Johnson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Portis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
A victorious Jackson Portis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Portis counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Portis scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Portis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Papadopoulos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Nice jab there from Portis.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Portis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Portis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Portis momentarily.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T3#
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Portis's head.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papadopoulos.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Portis.
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos with a hook.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is getting worse.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Papadopoulos jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis throws an overhand right that drops Papadopoulos like a sack of potatoes! Portis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
A very excited looking Jackson Portis 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.

Event: Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Cobb clinches up with Portis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb being controlled against the cage.
Cobb misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cobb. #BC2#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Portis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Portis saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Portis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Portis scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Portis works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portis circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb motions for Portis to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Portis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a double jab
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.#T1#
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portis can do to turn this around?
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Cobb takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Portis throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb 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.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cobb misses with a double jab
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.#T3#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Cobb jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
As Portis looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Portis's head back.
Portis defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis takes one to the side of the head.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Portis tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Portis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb cracks Portis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Portis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobb slips a jab from Portis.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb tries to clinch up
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.
Portis blocks a low kick nicely.
Portis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb digs a good hook to Portis's body.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Portis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Portis's knee but Portis avoids it well.
Portis tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Portis misses with a left hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Portis pushes him off.
Portis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portis throws a combination that misses
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
After the fight, Marciano Cobb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Trujillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Portis sprawls well initially but Trujillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Portis has one foot on Trujillo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Portis.#TD2#
Trujillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Portis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo shoots and misses
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trujillo at a distance.
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trujillo.
Portis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab lands there for Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a right hand that misses
and Portis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trujillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Trujillo throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Portis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson Portis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot.
Portis throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Portis needs to keep his hands up - Trujillo had a free shot at his head there.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Portis.#T2#
Portis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Portis off the cage and back into range.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Portis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Portis is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.#T3#
Trujillo misses with a hook to the body
and Portis counters with a crisp right that sends Trujillo to the canvas! Portis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Our winner, Jackson Portis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis misses the jab.
Portis works the jab nicely.
Spinks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Portis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spinks throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spinks tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portis cracks Spinks with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Spinks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Spinks counters with a thumping low kick.
Spinks throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spinks misses with a kick to the body.
Portis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spinks.
Portis throws a head kick that misses
and Spinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks's coach down at Roided Warriors was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spinks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Spinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Spinks misses its intended target.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spinks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Spinks misses.
Portis is looking to counter punch.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Spinks lunges at Portis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Portis's hand.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Spinks lands.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spinks scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spinks. That's going to slow Portis down. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Portis controlling the action here for a moment.
Spinks wants a takedown.
Spinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spinks has Portis pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Spinks to work. #BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spinks 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 Portis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks with the counter takedown but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Portis connects with the punch.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis backing away here, and Spinks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spinks lands a nice shot that snaps Portis's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Portis.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Spinks misses with an uppercut
and Portis counters with a series of strikes. Spinks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Portis drops his hands momentarily and Spinks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spinks scores with a sloppy right hand. Portis should have avoided that one.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
Spinks 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.
Spinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Portis's head backwards.
Portis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well. #T2#
Portis misses with a hook
letting Spinks counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Spinks!
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Spinks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spinks lands with an overhand left.
Spinks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portis.
Spinks throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Spinks tries to counter it with a takedown but Portis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Portis blocks the body kick.
Spinks cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spinks swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Portis counters with a crisp one two that drops Spinks! Portis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Spinks to his feet! Spinks is in big trouble!#ROC#Spinks is rocked!
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Spinks misses.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Portis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Spinks.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Spinks lands with a nice body kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Portis has knocked Spinks down with a huge combo! Portis steps away and waves a wobbly Spinks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Spinks counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Portis as he checks the leg kick.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Spinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Spinks misses with a shot to the body
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Portis blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Spinks throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Spinks cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Portis throws a combination. Spinks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Portis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks scores with a jab. Portis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Portis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spinks misses with a straight right.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Spinks thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portis checks the leg kick.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Portis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spinks under the eye.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Portis moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Portis lands a nice looking body shot.
Portis walks into a jab.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spinks.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson Spinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Portis throws a one two combo. #T4##KD#
Portis lands a big uppercut and Spinks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Spinks looks OK. Portis waves Spinks back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks connects with a looping right hand.
Portis walks into a jab.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Spinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spinks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portis defends it well.
Spinks lands a jab.
Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Portis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Portis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Portis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spinks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Spinks!
Jackson Spinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Warror seems unphased.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warror doesn't seem bothered though.
Portis lands a body shot.
A jab from Warror misses.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Warror misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Portis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Warror wants to slow Portis down by chopping away at his legs.
Portis jabs Warror right on the nose. Warror blinks but takes it well.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Portis blocks the low kick.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
Warror jabs at Portis's body.
Portis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warror has time to react.
Good leg kick by Warror.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Warror moves away from the strike by Portis.
Warror tries a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Warror counters with a nice low kick that buckles Portis's knee momentarily.
Portis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warror.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Portis throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Warror should have avoided that one.
Portis throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Portis throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Warror misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Portis connects with a right hand. Warror shakes it off.
Portis with a jab.
Warror throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Warror connects with a crisp jab.
Warror jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portis is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Portis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Portis misses.
Portis misses with a few strikes there.
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Portis blocks the leg kick.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Nice body kick there by Warror.
Warror throws a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Portis.#T3#
Portis moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Portis down.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.
Portis unleashes a big counter combination but Warror bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Portis is able to avoid easily.
Portis checks the leg kick.
Warror throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a nice low kick that buckles Portis's knee momentarily.
Portis scores with a body shot.
Portis connects with the punch.
Warror misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warror looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
Portis feints a jab promting Warror to slip. Portis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warror slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Portis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warror had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portis is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Portis back to the cage. Warror follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good work by Warror as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Portis. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror walks into a jab.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
Portis throws a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Portis blocks the low kick.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portis has time to react.
Warror lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Portis checks a leg kick.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
A punch combination from Warror misses.
Warror looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
Portis throws a right hand that Warror ducks under and follows up with a left that Warror also avoids with ease.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warror circles away quickly and effectively.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Portis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Portis moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Warror takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Portis throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Warror counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Warror scores with a kick to the midsection.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warror misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Portis moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Portis moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Portis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warror has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warror.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warror connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Warror misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis slips a straight right by Warror.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror misses with a two punch combination.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Portis off balance momentarily.
Warror misses with a wild combination.
Warror throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portis just manages to avoid it.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Warror takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Portis throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Portis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warror throws a leg kick
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Portis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror connects with a jab.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warror misses with a body kick.#T4#
Warror looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portis just manages to avoid it.
Portis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portis takes one to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Warror.
Warror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Portis.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Warror. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warror moves away from the strike by Portis.
Warror lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portis throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
It appears Warror was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Portis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Portis throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Warror scores with a sloppy right hand. Portis should have avoided that one.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Portis.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Good standup being displayed there by Portis as he connects with a hook.
Portis looks to land a combination but Warror avoids it well.
Warror takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warror tries a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Portis misses the jab.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warror in his tracks. #T1#
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis misses with a shot to the body
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Portis checks a leg kick.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror takes one on the button.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warror has time to react.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Warror tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Portis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Warror misses its target.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Warror is looking to slow Portis down with leg kicks.
Jab by Warror.
Portis misses the jab.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portis doesn't seem phased though.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Warror looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Portis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Warror throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Portis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Warror throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A jab lands there for Portis.
Portis lands with a hook. Warror tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portis lands with a straight right. Warror didn't see that one coming.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warror cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warror defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
Warror swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warror connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Portis scrambles back to his feet.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warror has time to react.#ROC2#Warror is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Warror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab lands there for Warror.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
Well Warror has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
An out of breath Paul Warror thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Portis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvado wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Portis.
Nice straight punches there by Portis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Alvado.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Alvado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Portis stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Portis cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Portis blocks a jab.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portis to score with a decent uppercut.
Portis lands with 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!
Nice shot by Alvado.#T2#
Portis misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado is looking to slow Portis down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Alvado throws a one two combo.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Jab by Portis.
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado tries a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvado throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis blocks a jab.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Portis misses the jab.#T4#
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Portis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvado's hands.
Portis avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Alvado closes the distance and pushes Portis back into the cage.
Portis misses with some punches.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Portis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portis blocks a head kick by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Portis connects with a single shot there.
Alvado wants to slow Portis down by chopping away at his legs.
Portis throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis connects with a crisp jab.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Alvado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis misses with a body shot
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Portis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Portis throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.#T1#
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Alvado feints and then cracks Portis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portis down.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Portis throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Portis with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Portis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Portis's head.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Jab by Portis.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Portis lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Portis misses with the combination.
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Portis shrugs it off though.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Portis's ribs.
Good exchange - Portis coming out on top.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis lands the left hand.#T4#
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Portis 's knee.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Portis was not able to check.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Portis blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Portis misses with a looping left.
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 Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Alvado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Portis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Portis cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
Portis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Portis scores with a jab.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado slips a jab from Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Portis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Alvado slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Alvado defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Portis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Portis checks it
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lands a jab to the head.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Jab by Portis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis slips under a jab.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Portis checks a low kick from Alvado.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Portis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvado under the eye.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
Portis sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Alvado's defenses.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Nice shot by Portis.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado needs to keep his hands up - Portis had a free shot at his head there.
Alvado tries to work over Portis's front leg with a kick but Portis checks it.
Portis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Portis checks it.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab from Portis.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Portis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Alvado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Portis.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado tries to land a body kick
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado lands a jab.
Alvado misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
I think Alvado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis lands with an overhand left.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis backing away here, and Cadman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cadman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Portis misses.
A jab from Cadman misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cadman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cadman . Those never looked like landing.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Portis avoids them all with ease.
Portis with a jab.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Cadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Cadman misses.
Portis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Cadman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Cadman slips under a jab.#T1#
Portis blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis cracks Cadman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cadman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Cadman cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Portis works Cadman 's body with a nice hook.
Portis avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Portis is looking for a counter combo.
Portis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cadman counters by clinching up.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman lands with a light punch inside.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portis is trying to break the clinch but Cadman has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cadman .
Cadman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portis misses with some punches.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cadman misses with a body punch.
Portis stalls.
Cadman takes a shot to the head.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Cadman wants to stall.
Portis wants to break free but Cadman has control.
Cadman lands a right hand. #T4#
Portis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman stalling in the clinch.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Cadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Portis connects with a nice looking jab.
Portis lands a jab to the head.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Cadman misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cadman moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadman , as that shot connected. #T1#
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cadman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
As Cadman looks to move away, Portis throws a big counter combo but Cadman just gets out of the way.
Portis lands a jab to the head.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Cadman misses with a looping left.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a wild combination.
Portis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
Portis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cadman scores with a hook.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Portis misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Cadman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Portis with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3##BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Cadman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cadman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Portis backs up against the cage.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Portis.
Cadman tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .
Cadman moves away from the strike by Portis.
Cadman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Portis slips a jab from Cadman .
Cadman throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Cadman scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Cadman misses with a hook.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portis moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Portis sets himself, and Cadman steps forward looking for the clinch! Portis avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman throws a big shot that misses.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Portis throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Cadman counters by clinching up.
Portis cracks Cadman with a nice body shot.
Cadman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cadman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Portis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cadman can turn it around.#BC#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Nice body punch from Portis.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Cadman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cadman seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis misses with a hook.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Portis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Portis blocks the leg kick.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Cadman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cadman thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cadman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Portis.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Portis cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portis.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis slips a jab from Cadman .
Portis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadman throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis throws a right and a left that Cadman avoids nicely.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cadman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
As Portis backs off Cadman throws a huge counter combo but Portis manages to avoid it all.
Cadman slips under a jab from Portis.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Cadman drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Cadman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Cadman is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Portis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cadman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
A very excited looking Jackson Portis 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.

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
Portis throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Portis and move into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portis.
Cobb defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis connects with a jab.#T1#
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis slips under a jab from Cobb.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb slips a straight right by Portis.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a nice body shot.
Portis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Portis misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Portis.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Portis misses with a combination
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Portis takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
As Portis tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Portis manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis with a jab.
Portis throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Portis scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Portis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portis cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis misses the jab.
Cobb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis. #BC2#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Portis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Cobb slips under a jab.
As Portis tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Portis manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Portis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Portis misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portis works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Portis misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Portis staying out of range there.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
A big right from Portis misses.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Portis breaks away and moves out of range.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portis jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson Portis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portis.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Portis settles back down.
Portis misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
As Portis looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Portis throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Portis digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb slips a jab from Portis.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T3#
Portis swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portis thinking.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cobb slips under a jab from Portis.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Portis lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand. #T4#
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portis.
Portis blocks a jab.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Portis.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Portis throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Portis misses.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Portis.
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Portis.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Portis scores with a hook.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portis.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Portis controls the action.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Portis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Portis had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Portis slips a jab from Cobb.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Portis back into the cage.
Portis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portis lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis taking a breather.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Portis's ribcage. Portis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Portis blocks an elbow strike.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Portis avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Portis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portis is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Portis has his back to the cage.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb cracks Portis with a nice body shot.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jackson Portis has been cut.
Portis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Portis.
Portis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Portis blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Portis misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portis prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Portis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Cobb is leaning against Portis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Portis blocks it with crossed arms.
Portis has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Portis is trying to stall. #T4#
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Portis tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Portis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Portis.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
Cobb gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Portis is blocking nicely.
Portis throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Portis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!
A relieved looking Jackson Portis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Spinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Spinks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Portis moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
Spinks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portis swivels and escapes.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spinks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Nice uppercut lands for Spinks. That snapped Portis's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A big right from Portis misses.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks lands a nice looking body kick.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks cracks the inside of Portis's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis scores with the left hand. Spinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks misses with a looping right.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Portis scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Spinks.
Portis slips a straight right by Spinks.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head. #T2#
Spinks throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Spinks lands.
Spinks throws a combination. Portis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks tests Portis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinks.
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spinks momentarily.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well.
Portis scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Spinks finds it's target.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson Portis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spinks doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Spinks cracks Portis with an open hand slap.
Portis 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.
Portis throws a right and a left that Spinks avoids nicely.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Portis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Portis is looking to counter punch.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Portis lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spinks closes the distance and clinches up with Portis, looking for a takedown. Spinks pushes Portis against the cage but Portis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Portis jabs Spinks right on the nose. Spinks blinks but takes it well.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Portis is able to avoid easily.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Spinks takes one on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Portis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Spinks sizes up Portis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Spinks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Portis takes a step back to recover.
Portis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Spinks finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Portis throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Spinks slips under a jab from Portis.
Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Portis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Portis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Spinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Portis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spinks - the referee stops the clock and Portis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spinks. Portis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spinks - that will leave a mark!
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
Spinks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Portis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Portis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Spinks misses with a hook.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Portis lands a jab-cross combination.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Portis blocks the leg kick.
Spinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Portis in the body.
Spinks slips a jab from Portis.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Spinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Jackson Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a straight left.
Spinks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Spinks connects with a nice looking jab.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Portis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks lands a head shot.
Spinks looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spinks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Portis moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Spinks cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks misses with a straight right.
Spinks is looking to chop away at Portis's legs.
Portis lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Portis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Portis throws a hook but Spinks blocks it.
Portis misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portis checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Portis.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Portis blocks the body kick.
Portis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Spinks.#T4#
Spinks dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Spinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.#TD2#
Portis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spinks to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Portis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Spinks misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Spinks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks.
Portis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Portis throws a right and a left that Spinks avoids nicely.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Spinks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spinks lands with a cross.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks tries to work over Portis's front leg with a kick but Portis checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Spinks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Portis's knee momentarily.
Spinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis misses the jab.
Spinks slips a jab from Portis.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks scores with a nice strike.
Spinks lands a jab to Portis's midsection.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Spinks moves out of range as Portis strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis misses with an uppercut
enabling Spinks to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks cracks Portis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spinks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis misses the jab.#TD2#
Spinks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Portis is trying to defend but Spinks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Portis taking some punishment here, with Spinks in his half guard.
Spinks is looking to pass Portis's guard but actually Portis recovers to full guard.
Portis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Spinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Portis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spinks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spinks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spinks is pulling down on Portis's head. It's preventing any offense from Portis, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Spinks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Portis defends it easily.
Portis connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Portis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Portis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Spinks has his feet on Portis's thighs here. He's pushed Portis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Portis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Spinks!
A relieved looking Jackson Spinks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Cash jabs at Portis's body.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
The crowd cheers as Cash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portis doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cash.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cash seems unphased.
Cash takes one to the side of the head.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cash jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Cash closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Portis quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Cash uses his free foot to push down on Portis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Portis.
Cash wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cash controlling from mount.
Cash mounts Portis! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Cash is working for a guillotine from mount but Portis frees his head quite easily.
Cash with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T2#
Cash trying to control but Portis is having none of it.
Cash pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Portis's coaches at Beau's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Cash goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Portis is on top in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Portis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Portis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Portis preventing the sweep.
Portis trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Cash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Portis keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronie Cash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Cash lands a jab to Portis's midsection.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Cash counters with a nice body shot.
Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cash misses with a hook.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cash's coach down at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Portis misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cash misses with a hook
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Cash misses. #T1#
Cash misses with a lunging right hand
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cash avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis moves forwards but Cash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cash swings widly with a right hand
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portis has time to react.
Cash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cash in his tracks. #ROC#
Cash is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cash's head, knocking him out cold! Portis is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis is the new welterweight champion!
Jackson Portis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Kallio misses with an uppercut
letting Portis counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio lands a jab.
Kallio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portis avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Portis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kallio circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Portis tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Portis slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Portis on the side of the head.
Portis misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Kallio.
Portis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Portis misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target. #T3#
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis throws a counter combo.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kallio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Portis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Portis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Portis misses.
Kallio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Kallio.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Portis avoids the head kick by Kallio.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Kallio misses.
Kallio jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Portis.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kallio throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kallio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Portis down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.#T1#
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Kallio's defenses.
Kallio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio lands a body shot.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Portis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kallio has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Kimmo Kallio's cut is getting worse.
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.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Kallio is rocked!
Kallio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Portis swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 688
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Darko slips a straight right by Portis.
Darko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Portis takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko tried to counter with a leg kick but Portis avoided it.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Darko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Portis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darko cracks Portis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
Portis walks into a straight right hand from Darko.
Portis sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Darko moves out of range as Portis strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Darko thumps Portis with a low kick.
Darko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Portis's front leg but catches the back leg as Portis tries to avoid it.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darko.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Portis misses.
Darko misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Portis was not able to check. #T2#
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Portis blocks a jab.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Portis's front leg but catches the back leg as Portis tries to avoid it.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Darko thumps Portis with a low kick.
Portis slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Portis moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Portis misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Portis works the jab nicely.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko works the jab nicely.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Portis catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko cracks the inside of Portis's front leg.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Darko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darko.
Jab from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Portis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis 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.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Darko throws a leg kick that misses.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
Darko slips under a jab from Portis.
Darko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Darko. #CL2#
Portis clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Darko breaks the clinch.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Darko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Portis staying out of range there.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Portis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darko connects with a looping right hand.
Portis throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a low kick, right behind Portis 's knee.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Portis dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Darko throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis. #T1#
Portis defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Portis takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Vlad Darko is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
Portis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darko finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darko!
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Portis.#T2#
Portis blocks a head kick by Darko.
Portis misses with a hook.
Darko throws a big counter combination but Portis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Nice uppercut lands for Portis. That snapped Darko's head back.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Jab from Darko.
Nice cross by Darko.#CL2#
Portis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis working aggressively here.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocking some punches.
Portis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Portis.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Darko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko misses with an uppercut
letting Portis counter with a right hand. #T4#
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis avoids the body shot from Darko.
Portis throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Portis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis lands with a nice body punch.
Darko moves away from the strike by Portis.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Darko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko scores with a kick to the body.
Portis stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Portis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portis lands a jab.
Portis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Portis's hands.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko lands with a kick to the temple. Portis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Portis connects with a jab.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis slips a straight right by Darko.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Portis clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko lands an uppercut.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portis stalls.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Portis back against the cage.
Portis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Portis can turn it around.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Darko breaks from the clinch.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Portis throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Portis checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Portis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis moved away.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Darko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko connects with a body shot.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis avoids the head kick by Darko.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Darko throws a low kick but Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Darko.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portis is out of range and Darko settles back down.
Jab by Portis.
A head kick from Darko lands but Portis takes it in his stride.
Portis throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Portis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
Well Portis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC Halloween
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Alexius punishes Portis's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Alexius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexius throws a big elbow that misses.
Portis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alexius 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.
Alexius controls Portis momentarily but Portis frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Portis prevents Alexius from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Portis preventing the sweep.
Portis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexius pulls Portis in to control the position.
Portis trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Portis preventing the sweep.
Portis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Portis won't allow Alexius to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexius swats away the attempt to clinch by Portis.
Alexius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Portis.
Alexius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Alexius walks into a jab.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Alexius's shoulder, as Alexius tries to avoid the shot.
Alexius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson Portis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexius tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexius cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Portis as he jumps to the side.
Alexius throws a push kick but Portis slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Portis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis misses the body punch #CL#
and Alexius moves into the clinch.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexius as Portis tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alexius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexius looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
Alexius throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Alexius lands with a nice body punch.
Alexius lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Portis but Portis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Portis lands the left hand.
Alexius ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexius.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius misses with a head kick. #T4#
Portis misses the jab.
Alexius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexius throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Portis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexius slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Alexius tries to counter by clinching up but Portis breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexius throws a combination that misses
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Alexius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Portis's head backwards.
Alexius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Portis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexius tries to clinch up but Portis circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alexius connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Portis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexius paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Alexius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alexius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Portis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Portis breaks Alexius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alexius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexius controlling Portis's posture.
Portis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Portis looking to sit in guard and control but Alexius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius trying to control but Portis is working from the bottom.
Portis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexius preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Portis working a defensive guard here.
Alexius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Portis pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Alexius won't allow Portis to sweep him here. #T3#
Alexius wants to control from the top but Portis keeps moving.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Portis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Portis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Alexius slips the punch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexius. Portis shrugs it off though.
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Portis closes the distance and pushes Alexius back into the cage.
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis gets through Alexius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexius is trying to maintain a safe position but Portis gets an underhook and turns Alexius into the cage.
Alexius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexius tries to break the clinch but Portis is controlling the position.
Portis misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexius looking for a takedown.
Portis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portis prevents a body shot from Alexius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Portis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alexius is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.#CL#
Alexius moves into the clinch.
Portis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Alexius tries to break free but Portis pushes him back against the cage.
Portis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiuss head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Portis misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Alexius moves away and avoids it.
Alexius throws a leg kick but Portis checks it. #T1#
Portis blocks a low kick nicely.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bessarion Alexius is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portis's sensitive parts.
Alexius cracks the inside of Portis's front leg.
Alexius throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexius.
Alexius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Alexius.
Portis throws out a counter right but Alexius avoids it with no problem.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexius. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexius is looking to wear down Portis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexius's head.#T2##TD#
Alexius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Portis is trying to defend but Alexius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Portis kicks off Alexius and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Alexius misses with a takedown
and Portis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Alexius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Alexius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portis if he has to take too many more of those.
Alexius throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexius feints and then cracks Portis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portis down.
Alexius jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexius scores with a nice right hand.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Alexius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexius scores with a head kick.
Alexius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexius is just out of range.
Alexius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Alexius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alexius.#TD#
Alexius shoots in and gets a takedown into Portis's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portis keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portis wants to sweep here but Alexius controlling him for the moment.
Portis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Portis works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Dean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Dean misses. #CL2#
Portis pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Portis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Portis lands with a nice body punch.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Portis.
Portis punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Dean throws a push kick but Portis slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Portis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Portis moves out of range as Dean strikes.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Dean's ribs.
Dean dives in and grabs Portis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Portis pushes down on Dean's head and hops out.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Portis connects with a body shot.
Dean lands with a cross.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like William Ralph Dean has been cut.
Dean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 lands with a good body shot.
Portis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dean doesn't seem bothered though.
Dean is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Portis darts in and clinches Dean up against the cage.
A short right from Portis on the inside.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean blocks a body shot from Portis.
Portis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards. #T2#
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portis is keeping busy.
Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Portis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Portis.
Dean prevents a body shot from Portis.
Dean blocks a body shot from Portis.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dean avoiding damage as Portis throws knees to the body.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
A short right from Portis.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Dean misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Good body shot from Portis.
Nice body punch from Portis.
Dean throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.#CL2#
Portis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portis lands with a cross. #CL2#
Portis forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action. #BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dean clinches.
Portis prevents a body shot from Dean.
The referee calls for Portis to work.
Dean prevents a body shot from Portis.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Portis.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Dean.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Portis controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Portis misses with some punches.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portis is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean stalling.
Portis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Portis lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ralph Dean's cut.
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.
#R2#
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
As Portis backs away, Dean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Portis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dean slips a jab from Portis.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Portis darts in trying to clinch
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean misses with a combination
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dean throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dean momentarily.
Dean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Dean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Portis cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Portis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Portis 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.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dean there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson Portis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean connects with a jab.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean digs a good body shot into Portis's ribs.
Portis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dean rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Portis closes the distance and pushes Dean back into the cage.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Portis scores with a hook to the body.
Portis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Portis lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Portis.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Portis is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Portis.
Dean scores with a punch to the head.
Portis jabs at Dean's body.
Dean throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Portis punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Jackson Portis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dean lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Portis scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Portis moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Dean is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Portis obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Portis. #T4#
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson Portis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dean working aggressively here.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean digs a right hand into Portis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Portis's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Dean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dean blocks a body shot from Portis. #BC2#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Ralph Dean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Portis lands a jab-cross combination.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range.
Dean blocks the body kick.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Portis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Portis wants to counter with a clinch but Dean pushes him away.
Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Portis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Portis moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
Portis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Dean prevents a body shot from Portis.
Dean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portis effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Dean misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Portis.
A nice left hand lands by Portis.
Portis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Portis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Portis lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Portis controls his hands.
Portis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Portis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dean avoiding damage as Portis throws knees to the body.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portis throws a push kick but Dean slaps the foot to one side.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Dean's belly button to the back.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Portis. That's going to slow Dean down. #CL2#
Portis closes the distance and clinches.
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean avoiding damage as Portis throws knees to the body.
Portis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dean is keeping busy.#BC2#
Portis manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Dean tries to clinch up.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson Portis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good shot there by Dean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Dean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis digs a good body shot into Dean's ribs.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Dean throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Dean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean misses with a body kick.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portis cracks Dean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis blocks a head kick by Dean.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dean scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Portis has closed the distance and engaged Dean in a clinch.
Dean looking to stall.
Dean blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
William Ralph Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portis blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Portis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Portis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!
Our winner, Jackson Portis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Peak - Big Hitters
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Aoki throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Portis misses with a body kick.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Portis's ribs.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Portis jabs at Aoki's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portis connects with a single shot there.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Portis misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Portis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Aoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Portis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a series of strikes. Portis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Portis backs off Aoki throws a huge counter combo but Portis manages to avoid it all.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Portis tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis misses with a double jab.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Portis counters with a two punch combo.
Portis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Portis moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki looks to land a combination. Portis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Portis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Portis has managed to clinch.
Aoki tries to circle away but Portis has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Portis. #T3#
Portis holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portis tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portis lands a right hook to the body.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAoki.
Portis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Portis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Aoki unleashes a big counter combination but Portis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Portis moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki tries to break free but Portis pushes him back against the cage.
Portis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aoki can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Portis.
Aoki has had enough of the clinch but Portis keeps him there for the moment.
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Portis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portis misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Portis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.#CL#
Portis moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis misses with an elbow strike.
Portis tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Portis back against the cage.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Aoki manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Portis avoids it well.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Portis is looking to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch.#CL#
Portis moves into the clinch successfully.
Portis taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Portis throws an elbow but misses.
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Portis has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
A jab from Aoki finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki scores with a leg kick.
Portis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Portis digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Portis scores with a four punch combination!
Portis throws a body kick that misses
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
Portis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Portis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Portis misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a three punch combo that has Portis backing up. Portis nods at Aoki to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portis.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Portis scores with a body shot. #CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Portis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Portis has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Portis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Portis scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Portis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Portis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portis jabs at Aoki's body.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoki scrambles back to his feet.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Portis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portis thinking.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Portis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Portis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portis moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Portis avoids the head kick by Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Portis swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
As Portis backs off Aoki throws a huge counter combo but Portis manages to avoid it all.
Portis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Portis misses with a kick to the body.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Portis throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Portis lands with a nice body punch.
Portis misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Portis staying out of range there.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Aoki. #CL#
Portis moves into the clinch.
Aoki avoiding damage as Portis throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Portis has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Portis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Portis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Portis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aoki tries to break the clinch but Portis is controlling the position.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Portis has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Portis. #BC2#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Portis stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Portis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Portis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAoki.
Jackson Portis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portis misses with a few strikes there.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Portis.
Portis misses with a body shot
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Portis lands an overhand right.#T4#
Portis lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Portis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aoki.
Aoki tries to work over Portis's front leg with a kick but Portis checks it.
Portis cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Portis throws a head kick that half lands.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 265
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4##TD#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Portis scores with the left hand. Loureiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Loureiro's head but Loureiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Loureiro misses.
Loureiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loureiro drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Portis throws a lazy head kick
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Loureiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loureiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loureiro slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loureiro.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Loureiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Portis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Portis.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Loureiro is out of range.
Loureiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Loureiro is rocked!
Loureiro slips under a jab from Portis.
Loureiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loureiro momentarily.
Loureiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loureiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Loureiro fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Loureiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loureiro walks into a stiff left hand from Portis.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Loureiro ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Loureiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loureiro cracks Portis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Loureiro counter with a right hand.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Loureiro slips the punch.
Loureiro avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Loureiro unleashes a big counter combination but Portis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Loureiro closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Portis swings for the body but Loureiro moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loureiro! But no joy.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
letting Loureiro counter with a right hand.
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Loureiro moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis misses with a right hand
and Loureiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Portis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loureiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Loureiro slips a jab from Portis.
Portis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loureiro's head backwards.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loureiro swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro counters with a left to the body. #T4#
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Loureiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portis throws a poor cross that misses
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portis thinking.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Loureiro throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Loureiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Loureiro gets a clinch.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
Loureiro pushes Portis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loureiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
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.
#R2#
Loureiro jabs at Portis's body.
Portis tries to bum rush Loureiro with a series of wild strikes but Loureiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loureiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Portis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Loureiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Portis misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Loureiro counters by clinching up. #BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Loureiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loureiro in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Loureiro's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Portis dives in looking to finish as Loureiro flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Portis's strikes! Portis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Loureiro's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Loureiro was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Portis looks to land a right hand but Abel moved out of range.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
Portis throwing a counter right hand but Abel manages to avoid it.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Portis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Portis throws a big counter combination but Abel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Portis misses with a right hand
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Abel scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Abel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel misses with an uppercut.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Abel moves into range and clinches up with Portis.#BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
A jab from Abel finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Portis 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.
Abel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abel lands a head kick. Portis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Abel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portis throws a right and a left that Abel avoids nicely.
Abel looks to clinch
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Abel moves away and avoids it.
Abel misses with a leg kick
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
Abel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Portis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Abel pushes Portis up against the cage in a clinch.
Portis tries to stall but Abel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Portis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portis takes one on the button.#T2#
Abel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abel lands a head kick!
A jab from Abel misses.
Abel lands an overhand right.
Abel throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abel tries to clinch up but Portis circles away and keeps his distance.
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abel.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Abel catches Portis right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Portis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portis is out of range and Abel settles back down.
A big left from Abel misses.
Abel throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel fakes the leg kick and cracks Portis in the body.
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Abel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portis throws a big counter combination but Abel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abel moves out of range as Portis throws a body kick.
Abel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Portis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Portis's head.
Portis scores with a jab. Abel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abel misses with a body shot.
Portis throws a big counter combination but Abel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Abel.
Portis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abel tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Portis's head.
Portis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Portis duly obliges.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a nice shot that snaps Portis's head back.
Abel walks into a jab.
A left and a right from Portis both land. Nice combination.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
Abel lands with a nice body punch.
Abel tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Portis there.
Portis blocks a head kick by Abel.
Good work by Portis as he checks the leg kick.
Portis is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Portis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Portis misses the jab.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis digs a good body shot into Abel's ribs.
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aristides Abel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abel at a distance.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Abel.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
Abel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abel's corner calls for a 1-2. Abel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis with a nice cross.
Portis scores with a nice head shot.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Abel flicks out a counter leg kick but Portis steps away.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.#T1#
Abel walks into a left hand.
Abel throws a leg kick
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.#ROC#
Abel is rocked!
Abel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portis. Portis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Portis lands with a straight right. Abel didn't see that one coming.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abel is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel seems to have recovered his senses.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Abel.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Abel misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Portis scores with a four punch combination!
Portis digs a good hook to Abel's body. #T2#
Abel throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Abel connects with a body shot that sends Portis's belly button to the back.
Portis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abel.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abel is breathing heavily.
Abel is looking to slow Portis down with leg kicks.
Abel throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abel connects with a right hand. Portis shakes it off.
Abel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portis. That did some damage!
Abel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portis throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Abel punishes Portis's body with a nice straight punch.
Abel lands an overhand right.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Abel throws a poor cross that misses
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Abel counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Abel closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Portis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Abel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abel is leaning against Portis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Portis wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Portis's head.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel. #BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abel momentarily.
Portis scores with a punch to the head.
Portis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abel.#T4#
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis lands with a cross.
Abel 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.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.
Portis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Portis staying out of range there.
Abel misses with a low kick as Portis jumps back.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Portis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abel.
Abel drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Abel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel lands a nice looking body kick.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abel.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Jackson Portis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abel throws a good cross that connects.
Abel tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel lands a jab.#CL2#
Abel forces Portis back against the cage and clinches.
Abel misses with the head strike. #BC#
Portis breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Abel has Portis up against the cage in a clinch.
Portis looking for a takedown.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Aristides Abel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis lands with a cross. #T1#
Abel slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abel misses the jab.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abel.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Abel catches Portis right on the button with a cross.
Portis misses with the combination.
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abel scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Portis misses.
Some wild striking there from Abel.
Abel lands the left hand.
Portis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Portis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Abel goes down! Can Portis finish him!?
Abel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Abel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land. #T3#
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Abel clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Portis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abel throws a head kick that Portis semi-blocks. #T4#
Portis misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Portis lands with a cross.
Portis misses with a looping left.
A jab from Portis misses.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abel is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Abel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portis circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Portis misses.
Abel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Portis blocks it well.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Abel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis throws a lazy head kick
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Portis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Portis throws a right and a left that Abel avoids nicely.
Portis takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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 Jackson Portis.
I think Portis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Portis swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Portis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wild doesn't seem bothered though.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild slips under a jab.
Wild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wild tests Portis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portis throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Wild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wild misses with a straight right. #CL#
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Portis, pushing him back against the cage.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Portis lands a nice uppercut.
Portis is trying to stall.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
Wild tries to work over Portis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Portis.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Portis takes one on the button.#KD2#
Portis throws a left that rocks Wild and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Portis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wild regain composure! #CUT2#
It looks like Wet Wild has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Portis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Portis working away.
Portis tries to score with some ground and pound. Wild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wild is letting Portis control him for a moment.
An elbow from Portis crashes against the mat.
Portis scores with punches from side control.
Wild dodges the ground and pound from Portis.
Portis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Portis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wild keeps working. #T3#
Wild dodges the ground and pound from Portis.
Portis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Portis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Portis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Portis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Portis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wild is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Portis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wild keeps Portis under control for a moment.
Wild on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wild takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Portis working the head and body with strikes.
Wild avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Portis.
Portis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wild keeps working.
Portis slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wet Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Portis misses with a hook
and Wild counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Portis throws a series of strikes that have Wild backpedaling.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Wild counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wild stops a takedown attempt from Portis.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis is trying to force a seperation but Wild has the dominant position.
Portis working hard to break the clinch.
Portis has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Good body shot from Wild.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wild fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wild misses with a hook.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Wild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Portis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
Portis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Portis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portiss head.
Portis is leaning against Wild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wet Wild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Portis.
Portis looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Portis.
Wet Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wild struggles to land a body shot inside as Portis controls his hands.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Wild takes one on the button.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portis, as that shot connected.
Portis connects with a right hand. Wild shakes it off.
Wild punishes Portis's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild slips a jab from Portis.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Wild is looking to counter the offense by Portis and move into the clinch.
Jackson Portis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wild. Wild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Wild.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wild circles away quickly and effectively.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis motions for Wild to come forward. Portis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Portis misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Wet Wild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wet Wild's cut.
That's time! Wild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wild at a distance.
Wild connects with a jab.
Wild avoids a kick to the body.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Portis throws a hook but Wild blocks it.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild connects with a nice looking jab.
Portis misses with the combination.
Portis swinging wildly here. #T1#
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wild misses with a body shot. #CL#
Wild rushes Portis and presses him up against the cage.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Portis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis prevents a body shot from Wild.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Portis blocking some punches. #BC2#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Portis misses with the combination.
Wild uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wild counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Wild has closed the distance and engaged Portis in a clinch.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Wild. #BC2#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild cracks Portis with a good jab.
Portis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Wild drives through and clinches with Portis against the cage.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portis is trying to push Wild away but Wild has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Portis tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Portis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Portis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Portis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
A right hook to the body lands for Wild.
Wild gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Portis.
Portis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Portis blocking some punches.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portis stalling in the clinch but Wild improves position.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Portis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild lands a body punch.
Portis blocking some punches.
Wild gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild lands a body punch.
Wild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wild.
Wild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portis.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis tries for a takedown but Wild manages to get underhooks.
Wet Wild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Portis.
A short right from Wild.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Portis is rocked!
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Wild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!
Wet Wild managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: TGC Crucible 23
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Rinky Dink will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rinky Dink looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portis slips under a jab.
Rinky Dink dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis moves out of range as Rinky Dink strikes.
Rinky Dink moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinky Dink misses the jab.
Portis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinky Dink throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Rinky Dink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rinky Dink blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Nice combo by Portis! Oh, that's hurt him - Rinky Dink falls to the canvas and Portis follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Rinky Dink has been cut.
Portis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rinky Dink works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rinky Dink is trying to maintain the position but Portis is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Rinky Dink is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rinky Dink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rinky Dink.
Portis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rinky Dink preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portis lands a couple of digs.
Rinky Dink is pulling down on Portis's head. It's preventing any offense from Portis, at least for the moment.
Portis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Portis trying to control but Rinky Dink is working from the bottom.
Rinky Dink pulls Portis in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Portis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Rinky Dink was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rinky Dink throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portis.
Portis throws a good cross that connects.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Rinky Dink saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rinky Dink loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Rinky Dink is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rinky Dink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Portis throws a hook but Rinky Dink blocks it.
Portis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Portis.
A clash of legs there as Portis blocks the low kick.
Rinky Dink throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinky Dink throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rinky Dink scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
A big left from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink swings widly with a right hand
and Portis counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinky Dink looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis misses with a two punch combination.
Portis scores with a nice strike.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rinky Dink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight right.
Portis moves away from the strike by Rinky Dink.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Rinky Dink ducks down to avoid it.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Rinky Dink moved out of range nicely.
Portis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rinky Dink swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Portis thuds a left hand into Rinky Dink's body.
Rinky Dink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Rinky Dink misses with a left hand
and Rinky Dink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Rinky Dink is rocked!
Portis cracks Rinky Dink with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rinky Dink tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Portis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rinky Dink is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
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.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Sideman thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis misses with a low kick.
Portis tries to bum rush Sideman with a series of wild strikes but Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portis slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Portis. Those never looked like landing.
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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Sideman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sideman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sideman has time to react.#T1#
A jab from Portis misses.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a two punch combo.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis walks into a left hand. #T2#
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Portis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
As Sideman backs away, Portis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
It looked like Portis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Portis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Sideman works over Portis's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sideman lands a really nice looking cross but Portis seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Portis.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Portis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's time! Portis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portis is looking to land body kicks.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Portis with an uppercut!
Portis throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Portis looks to land a combination. Sideman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Portis misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideman.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sideman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
Portis connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sideman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Sideman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Sideman.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Portis misses with the head strike.
Portis misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Portis prevents Sideman from breaking the clinch.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Portis.
Sideman is trying to break free.
A short right from Sideman on the inside. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis walks into a left hand.
Portis moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis misses with a body shot. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis throws a low kick, looking for Sideman's leg but Sideman calmly moves out of range.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands with a hook. Portis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Portis counters with a series of strikes. Sideman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Sideman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis lands a head shot.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Portis is looking for a counter combo.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Portis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Portis defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sideman in his tracks.
Sideman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Sideman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portis misses with a hook to the body
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.#T3#
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Portis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Portis.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman wants to break free but Portis has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sideman as Portis tries to tie him up.
Portis scores with a shoulder strike.
Portis digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Portis. #BC#
Portis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman moves out of range as Portis throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a body shot.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Sideman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
I've got Sideman 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wild finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis cracks Wild with a good jab.#CL#
Wild clinches up against the cage.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Portis or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wild.
Wild prevents a body shot from Portis.
Portis prevents a body shot from Wild. #T1#
Portis blocking some punches.
Portis tries a body shot but Wild blocks it.
A hook to the body from Wild.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wild gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild lands a body shot.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis taking a breather.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Portis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Portis blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild misses with some punches.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Wild.
Portis looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Portis looking to stall.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wild cracks Portis with a nice body shot.
Wild lands a shoulder strike.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild tries to work over Portis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Wild gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild. #T3#
Portis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Portis tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild lands a left hand.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Portis controls the action.
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilds head.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portis misses with a body punch. #T4#
Wild gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis missing with knees to the body.
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wild works on Portis's body with a couple of short punches.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portis gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portis tries to stall but Wild uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Portis scores with a hook to the body.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Portis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Portis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
A shot in the inside from Wild.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wild.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Portis, pushing him back against the cage.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portis.
Wild tries to work over Portis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portis can do to turn this around?
Portis missing with knees to the body.
Portis wants to stall.
Wild tries a body shot but Portis blocks it.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Wild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wild. #T1#
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Portis is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portis is trying to drag Wild to the mat but Wild just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Portis can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action. #T2#
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Wild blocks a body shot from Portis.
Portis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Wild on the inside.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Portis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wild fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Wild clinches up against the cage.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
Wet Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portis takes a shot to the head.
Portis blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild cracks Portis with a nice body shot.
Portis is breathing heavily.#T3#
Wild digs a right hand underneath Portis's ribcage. Portis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Portis wants to take the fight to the mat but Wild manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wet Wild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Portis.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wild.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Portis tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Portis back against the cage.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Portis is rocked!
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portis is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
Portis blocking some punches.
Wild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis is working for takedown but Wild is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Wild lands a body shot.
Portis blocks a body shot from Wild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Portis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Portis drops to his knees and Wild pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Wet Wild very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Portis looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Portis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses with a wild body shot.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portis.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target. #T1#
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gilmore duly obliges.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Gilmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Portis gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis throws a shot to the body.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Gilmore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Portis as he connects with a hook.
Portis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilmore should have avoided that one.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Portis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portis with a hook.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gilmore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Gilmore's defenses.
Portis throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Gilmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
Portis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Portis misses with a two punch combination.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
A quick step to the side and Portis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Gilmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Portis misses the jab.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Gilmore throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gilmore.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilmore.
Jackson Portis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gilmore.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Gilmore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis wants to land a leg kick but Gilmore is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gilmore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Portis throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilmore moves away.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
Portis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilmore. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis misses with a head kick. #T1#
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis jabs Gilmore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws a leg kick but Gilmore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Portis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Portis thuds a left hand into Gilmore's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portis swivels and escapes.
Portis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilmore.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gilmore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Portis has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Gilmore's belly button to the back.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Portis avoids it well.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilmore throws out the jab.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a right and a left! Portis comes rushing in but Gilmore regains his composure and manages to keep Portis in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Portis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Portis distracts Gilmore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Portis won't allow Gilmore to get back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Gilmore working for a triangle but Portis defends it easily.
Portis lands a couple of elbows.
Portis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Portis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Portis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Portis sizes up Gilmore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portis lands with a straight right. Gilmore didn't see that one coming.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Portis.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portis jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Portis.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
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!#CL#
Portis clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Portis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Portis.
Portis gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Portis presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Portis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.#T2#
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Gilmore is looking for the big counter here.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gilmore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portis rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Gilmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gilmore wants to clinch
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Portis slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Portis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gilmore.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a big left hand and mounts him. Gilmore is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Portis! Gilmore is hurt baaadly! Portis is firing away with more strikes - Gilmore is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 36 Kleinschmidt v Barnes 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Portis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon lands with a good body shot.
Proudhon throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
Proudhon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Proudhon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
Portis moves out of range as Proudhon strikes.
Proudhon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Proudhon connects with a crisp 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 defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
Proudhon throws a poor cross that misses
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon connects with a body shot that sends Portis's belly button to the back.#T1#
Portis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Proudhon to score with a decent uppercut.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Proudhon throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Proudhon moves into the clinch successfully.
Portis lands a body punch.
Portis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Portis controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Proudhon.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Portis wants to break free but Proudhon has control.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proudhon blocking some punches.
Proudhon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon presses Portis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Proudhon tries to work over Portis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Proudhon lands with a light punch inside.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Proudhon lands a shot to the body.
Portis is looking to break free of the clinch but Proudhon has double underhooks.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis tries to break the clinch but Proudhon is controlling the position.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Proudhon - that landed with a thud.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Proudhon.
A short uppercut from Proudhon.
Portis tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Proudhon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proudhon pushes Portis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portis misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land. #BC2#
Portis breaks the clinch.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Proudhon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proudhon lands with a nice body punch.
Portis moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Proudhon closes the distance and clinches.
Portis pushes off an throws an elbow but Proudhon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Proudhon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Portis has Proudhon pushed against the cage.
Portis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portis tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it.
Proudhon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Proudhon.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Proudhon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Proudhon working aggressively here.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Proudhon misses with a body punch.
Portis blocking some punches.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portis lands a right hand.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Proudhon.
Proudhon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Portis controls his hands.
Portis wants to break free but Proudhon has control.
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
Proudhon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Portis blocks a jab.
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis swings for the body but Proudhon moves out of range.
Portis throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is winning the standup battle so far.
Proudhon throws out a powerful jab.
Portis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Portis.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis ducks right into an uppercut from Proudhon.
Proudhon jabs at Portis's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis misses with a body shot
and Proudhon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proudhon connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis walks into a straight right hand from Proudhon.#T1#
Portis misses the jab.
Proudhon tries to counter by clinching up but Portis breaks away and moves out of range.
Proudhon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Portis's head backwards.
Proudhon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Proudhon cracks Portis with an open hand slap.
Proudhon throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Proudhon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Proudhon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Proudhon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudhon.
Proudhon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portis can do to turn this around?
Proudhon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Proudhon duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Portis moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Portis tries to move into range but Proudhon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudhon scores with a hook to the body. Portis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Proudhon ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Proudhon wants to clinch but Portis slips to the side
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudhon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon lands a jab to Portis's midsection.#CL#
Proudhon rushes Portis and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon lands an uppercut.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Portis avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Portis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
Proudhon pushes Portis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon managing to block the knees to the body from Portis.
A right hook to the body lands for Portis.
Portis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proudhon.
Proudhon pushes Portis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portis.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Portis controls the action.
Proudhon is working Portis over against the cage.
Portis trying to land knees to the body.
Portis struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands. #T4#
Portis blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
The crowd cheers as Proudhon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portis doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudhon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Proudhon.
Proudhon throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Portis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Portis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Proudhon works Portis's body with a nice hook.
Proudhon cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Portis digs a good body shot into Proudhon's ribs.
Nice shot by Proudhon.
Portis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Proudhon swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Proudhon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Portis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Proudhon scores with a nice right hand.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Proudhon misses. #T1#
Portis throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Proudhon.
Proudhon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proudhon staying out of range there.
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
and Proudhon counters with a nice body shot.
Proudhon dips to his left and cracks Portis with an uppercut!
Proudhon digs a good hook to Portis's body.
Proudhon lands a jab to Portis's midsection.
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Portis.
Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Proudhon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudhon thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Proudhon misses its intended target.
Proudhon lands a jab to the nose.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudhon.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with a decent looking hook.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Portis scores with a jab. Proudhon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Portis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Proudhon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Proudhon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the head.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Proudhon throws a series of punches but Portis avoids them all with ease.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with a sloppy right hand. Portis should have avoided that one.
Proudhon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proudhon tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Proudhon takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Proudhon swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Proudhon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Portis. Beautiful body shot.
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
Proudhon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudhon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head. #CL#
Proudhon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Proudhon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Portis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Proudhon.
Proudhon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
Portis swings for the body but Proudhon moves out of range.
Portis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Proudhon misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon cracks Portis with a good jab.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Good shot there by Proudhon.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Portis is rocked!
Portis misses with a looping left.
Portis is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudhon finish him?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Proudhon has knocked Portis down with a huge combo! Proudhon steps away and waves a wobbly Portis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Portis moves out of range as Proudhon strikes.
Portis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis. #CL#
Proudhon instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.
Portis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from Portis.
Portis avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portis.
Portis seems to have recovered his senses.
Proudhon scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Proudhon digs a right hand underneath Portis's ribcage. Portis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Proudhon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Portis with a big uppercut! Portis tries to clinch up but Proudhon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Portis to the mat! Portis covers up and Proudhon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pierre Joseph Proudhon waved his t-shirt featuring Real Men Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Portis misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portis misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight slips a jab from Portis.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight slips a jab from Portis.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portis's sensitive parts. #T1#
Knight jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
A good leg kick by Knight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
It looks like Knight has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis works the jab nicely.
Knight throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portis 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 Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Portis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight feints a jab promting Portis to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Portis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Portis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Knight misses with a hook
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis cracks Knight with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Knight falls to his knees and Portis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
A pretty intense looking Jackson Portis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Portis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portis.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Apple has been cut.
Portis jabs at Apple's body.
Apple doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Portis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apple thinking.
We've been told by Portis's head coaches at Fight Club FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Portis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apple sprawling to the canvas! Apple rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Portis finish him?! #ROC#
Apple is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple tries to get into range but Portis steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Apple! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Portis scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Portis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KFC Fight Night Amsterdam
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Dutchman misses with a two punch combination.
Portis tried to counter with a leg kick but Dutchman avoided it.
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Dutchman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dutchman circles away quickly and effectively.
Dutchman misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutchman misses the target.
A big left from Dutchman misses.
A big right from Dutchman misses.
Nice jab there from Portis.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dutchman lands a head shot.
Dutchman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dutchman misses the shot to the body.
As Dutchman looks to move away, Portis throws a big counter combo but Dutchman just gets out of the way.
Dutchman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Portis drops Dutchman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dutchman looks back up at him and smiles so Portis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Lake Dutchman has been cut.
Dutchman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Portis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Portis made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: KFC 24: Steve vs Huang
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Temby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Portis has Temby up against the cage in a clinch.
Portis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Portis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temby is defending well for now.
Portis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Portis.
Portis leaning against his opponent.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Temby tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Temby backwards.
Portis lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Portis.
Portis has Temby pressed against the cage.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Temby. #T1#
Temby tries to stall but Portis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temby.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temby misses with a punch to the body.
Temby is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Portis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Portis misses with some punches.
Portis lands an uppercut.
Portis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temby lands with a light punch inside.
Portis presses Temby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Portis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Portis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Temby is trying to break the clinch but Portis has him pressed against the cage.
Portis avoiding damage as Temby throws knees to the body.
Portis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Portis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis misses with a punch to the body.
Temby jumps guard but Portis stands there with Temby around his waist. Temby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson Portis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Temby.
Portis misses with the head strike.
Temby working aggressively here.
Temby looking to slow down the pace here.
Temby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Portis after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Temby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Portis smiles and moves away.
Temby looks up at the clock. Bad move! Portis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Temby. Portis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Lovelair tries to bum rush Portis with a series of wild strikes but Portis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Portis misses its target.
Lovelair is looking to clinch.
Portis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lovelair. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Portis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Lovelair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lovelair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovelair tries to bum rush Portis with a series of wild strikes but Portis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lovelair scores with a nice head shot.
Lovelair misses with the combination.
Lovelair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovelair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ezekiel Lovelair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lovelair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovelair.
Portis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lovelair avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Lovelair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut.
Portis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lovelair swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovelair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lovelair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lovelair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Lovelair avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lovelair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Lovelair's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lovelair's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Lovelair.
Lovelair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portis rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovelair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Lovelair.#CL2#
Lovelair clinches up against the cage.
Portis tries a body shot but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair scores with a shot to the side of Portis's head.
Portis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Portis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portis is trying to break the clinch but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Portis avoids it.
Portis tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Portis avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Portis slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Portis.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Portis has a couple of punches blocked by Lovelair.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Portis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Portis lands a nice uppercut.
Lovelair lands a hook that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portis tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portis avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Portis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Portis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Portis managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovelair. #T4##BC#
Portis breaks the clinch.
Lovelair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovelair was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Lovelair's shoulder, as Lovelair tries to avoid the shot.
Portis lands with a cross.
Lovelair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
A punch combination from Portis misses.
Lovelair misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Portis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lovelair.#CL2#
Lovelair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Portis is defending well for now.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovelairs head.
Lovelair blocks a body shot from Portis.
A right handed body shot lands from Portis.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Portis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Lovelair dominated that round.
That's time! Portis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from Lovelair does no damage.
Portis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Portis duly obliges.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a wild combination.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis works over Lovelair's head and body with a nice combination.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws a right and a left that Lovelair avoids nicely.
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lovelair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Portis counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Lovelair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovelair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Portis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovelair misses with a wild combination.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Lovelair scores with a four punch combination!
Lovelair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson Portis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovelair tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Lovelair misses with a wild combination.
Lovelair throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Lovelair is looking to clinch.
Portis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Portis misses with the combination. #CL2#
Lovelair rushes Portis and presses him up against the cage.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Portis is defending well for now.
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 avoiding damage.
Lovelair trying to land knees to the body.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portis is trying to force a seperation but Lovelair has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Portis blocking some punches.
Portis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Portis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Portis scores with a hook to the body.
Portis avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body. #T3#
Portis is trying to break the clinch but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage.
Portis working hard to break the clinch.
Portis tries to throw a body punch but Lovelair avoids it by throwing Portis back against the cage.
Portis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Portis avoids the damage to the body.
Ezekiel Lovelair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Portis struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovelair controls his hands.
Lovelair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Portis avoids it.
Lovelair landing knees to the body.
Portis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis has had enough of the clinch but Lovelair keeps him there for the moment.
Portis lands with a light punch inside.
Portis is trying to break free.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head.
Portis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Portis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Portis is trying to break free.#T4#
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Portis avoids it.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portis.
Portis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portis just leaning against Lovelair, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Portis.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Portis won't want to take too many of those.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Portis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Portis - that landed with a thud.
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 Jackson Portis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Portis misses.
Portis keeps the fight on the outside.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lovelair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lovelair does no damage.
Lovelair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portis keeps the fight on the outside.
Portis works over Lovelair's head and body with a nice combination.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Lovelair throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Portis misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovelair.
Lovelair looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
Portis scores with a jab.#T1#
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovelair throws out the jab.
Lovelair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovelair.
Portis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portis fails to land with a series of punches.
Portis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lovelair.
Lovelair throws a combination that misses
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovelair is just out of range.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Lovelair.#T2#
Lovelair moves in looking to clinch but Portis pushes him off.
Portis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lovelair backs up against the cage.
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!
Lovelair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Lovelair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovelair wants to clinch.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovelair cracks a nice hook into Portis's ribs.
Lovelair moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lovelair scores with a jab to the body.
Lovelair misses with a series of wild punches.
Portis throws a big counter combination but Lovelair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Lovelair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovelair wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Lovelair doesn't manage to clinch there - Portis circles away.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovelair is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.
Lovelair misses with the combination.
Portis throws a big counter combination but Lovelair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Lovelair.
Lovelair throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovelair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portis throws a hook but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portis looks to land a combination. Lovelair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Lovelair.
As Lovelair looks to move away, Portis throws a big counter combo but Lovelair just gets out of the way.#T4#
A combination from Portis does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Lovelair.
Lovelair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovelair throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovelair tries to clinch up but Portis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lovelair clinches up against the cage.
Portis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Lovelair is rocked!
Portis has Lovelair pushed against the cage.
Lovelair is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Portis cracks Lovelair with a nice body shot.#BC#
Portis breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Portis misses
and Lovelair counters with a three punch combo that has Portis backing up. Portis nods at Lovelair to acknowledge the strikes.
Lovelair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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 Jackson Portis.
I think Portis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Portis!

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