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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Portis (ranked 1187 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 194 p4p, 187 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Portis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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