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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridlock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Robbie Williams - Come Undone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gridlock throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Portier - just one landing.
Portier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gridlock moves forwards but Portier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Portier misses the shot to the body.
Portier misses with a wild body shot.
Portier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Portier wants to clinch up but Gridlock keeps it at a distance.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portier misses with a hook
and Gridlock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gridlock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Portier. Those never looked like landing.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick and Gridlock moves out of range easily.
Gridlock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portier.
Gridlock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gridlock lands with a kick to the temple. Portier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gridlock throws a front kick aimed at Portier's knee but Portier avoids it well.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Gridlock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Gridlock coming out on top.
Portier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gridlock. That did some damage!
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Portier tried to score with a low kick but Gridlock checks it.
Gridlock tries to clinch but Portier moves out of range.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier thuds a left hand into Gridlock's body.
Gridlock lands an overhand right.
Gridlock looks to land a body kick but Portier moved away.
Portier tried to score with a low kick but Gridlock checks it.
Portier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to clinch but Gridlock moves out of range.
Portier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gridlock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gridlock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Portier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gridlock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier tries to land a leg kick but Gridlock saw it coming and moves away.
Gridlock tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
Gridlock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portier throws out the jab.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gridlock moves out of range of the leg kick from Portier.
Portier walks into a straight right hand from Gridlock.
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Gridlock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gridlock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Portier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gridlock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Portier throws a right hand that misses
and Portier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gridlock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gridlock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gridlock slips under a jab from Portier.
Gridlock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Gridlock misses with a body shot.
Gridlock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Gridlock finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Portier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gridlock connects with an inside leg kick.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gridlock counters with a nice body shot.
Portier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gridlock.
Portier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gridlock takes a step back to recover.
Gridlock looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gridlock. Gridlock obviously looking to wear him down.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gridlock wants to land a leg kick but Portier is out of range.
Gridlock checks a low kick from Portier.
Gridlock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gridlock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gridlock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Gridlock 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.
Gridlock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gridlock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gridlock jabs Portier right on the nose. Portier blinks but takes it well.
Gridlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier with a nice cross.
Portier throws a head kick but Gridlock moves out of range.
Portier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gridlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gridlock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gridlock throws a combination. Portier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier throws an off balance right hand
and Gridlock counters with a right hand to the body.
Gridlock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gridlock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Gridlock misses.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gridlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Portier.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gridlock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier cracks Gridlock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Portier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gridlock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier takes a swing at Gridlock's ribcage but misses.
Portier throws a hook but Gridlock avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier takes a swing at Gridlock's ribcage but misses.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Portier tries to clinch but Gridlock moves out of range.
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!
Portier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gridlock is rocked!
Portier throws a sloppy head kick
and Gridlock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gridlock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Portier.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Gridlock misses the target.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Gridlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gridlock moves into range and clinches up with Portier.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Gridlock improves position.
Portier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gridlock is still on wobbly legs! Can Portier finish him?
Gridlock blocks an uppercut.
Gridlock seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gridlock.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gridlock lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gridlock.
Gridlock taking a breather.
Gridlock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gridlock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gridlock lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
I was talking to Portier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gridlock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gridlock throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Gridlock blocks an uppercut.
Gridlock swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gridlock leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gridlock.
A short body shot lands from Portier as the two fighters clinch.
Gridlock has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Portier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gridlock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gridlock.
Portier misses with some punches.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Gridlock improves position.
Gridlock misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Gridlock on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gridlock.
Portier is trying to break free.
Gridlock throws a head punch that misses.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alastair Gridlock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Jab from Portier.
Portier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Portier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gridlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portier throws out a leg kick but Gridlock moves out of range and Portier only half commits.
Gridlock walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Portier misses with a straight left.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gridlock.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick and Gridlock moves out of range easily.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gridlock throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier misses with a head kick.
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gridlock counters with a nice uppercut.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Gridlock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gridlock with a jab.
Gridlock checks a leg kick nicely.
Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portier scores with a jab to the head.
Gridlock throws a solid leg kick but Portier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gridlock.
Gridlock is looking to chop away at Portier's legs.
Portier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gridlock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gridlock counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Portier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick
and Gridlock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
Gridlock jabs at Portier's body.
Gridlock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Portier tries to clinch there but Gridlock circles away.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Gridlock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Gridlock's shoulder, as Gridlock tries to avoid the shot.
Portier closes the distance but Gridlock moves to the side
and Gridlock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to clinch but Gridlock is avoiding it.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gridlock.
Gridlock connects with a right hand. Portier shakes it off.
Gridlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
A big right from Portier misses.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Gridlock's shoulder, as Gridlock tries to avoid the shot.
Gridlock lands a body shot.
Portier moves out of range as Gridlock strikes.
Gridlock lands a glancing blow to the side of Portier's head.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Portier misses with a left hand
and Gridlock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Gridlock moves away and avoids it.
Portier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a hook.
Portier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gridlock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alastair Gridlock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gridlock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Portier.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Gridlock moves into the clinch.
Gridlock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gridlock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gridlock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gridlock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portier moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portier thows a body shot but no joy.
Portier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alastair Gridlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gridlock 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alastair Gridlock!
Alastair Gridlock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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