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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Porterfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Porterfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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.
Connor wants to control from the top but Porterfield keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Porterfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Porterfield escapes and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Porterfield taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor is trying to control Porterfield's posture but Porterfield avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Porterfield decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Connor looks for a takedown but Porterfield sprawls well.
Bobby Porterfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porterfield clinches with his opponent.
Porterfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Porterfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Porterfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bobby Porterfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Connor.
Porterfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Porterfield.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porterfield prevents it.
Porterfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connor up against the cage.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Porterfield has Connor pressed against the cage.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porterfield effectively controlling the action here.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Porterfield won't allow it.
Come on Porterfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Porterfield.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porterfield tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor forces Porterfield back against the cage and clinches.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porterfield.
Connor letting Porterfield take a breather here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porterfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Porterfield slowing the pace effectively.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porterfield walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Porterfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
Connor is trying to break free.
Come on Porterfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Porterfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Porterfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Porterfield missing with knees to the body.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor throws a jab when Porterfield was well out of range.
Connor shoots in but Porterfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Connor gets control of Porterfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor 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.
Connor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porterfield defends well.
Porterfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Porterfield escapes and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Porterfield gets to mount! Connor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield controlling his opponent.
Connor tries to hold on but Porterfield pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porterfield prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porterfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Porterfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porterfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Porterfield looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
Porterfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Porterfield landing knees to the body.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porterfield prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Connor blocks an elbow strike.
Porterfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connor fails to pull guard.
Connor jumps guard but Porterfield stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield clinches but Connor breaks the clinch
and Connor counters with a series of strikes. Porterfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Porterfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Connor.
Connor misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porterfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porterfield forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.
Connor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Porterfield landing knees to the head.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Porterfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Porterfield lands a knee to the body.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porterfield prevents it.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor jumps guard and drags Porterfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Porterfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield won't allow Connor to sweep him here.
Porterfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bobby Porterfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Porterfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porterfield defends it nicely.
Porterfield pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Porterfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porterfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield working Connor over with knees to the body.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Porterfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porterfield prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Porterfield avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Porterfield obliges.
Porterfield prevents a body shot from Connor.
Porterfield stalling the fight.
Porterfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Porterfield scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Porterfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Porterfield, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Porterfield against the cage but Porterfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield tries to clinch but Connor moves away
and Connor counters with a left to the body.
Porterfield has managed to clinch.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Porterfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Porterfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Porterfield effectively controlling the action here.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miles Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porterfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Porterfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porterfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Porterfield!
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energy
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