PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Porter (ranked 8564 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 5596 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Faustino Porter's chin.

Porter
vs
Queen

154 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Faustino Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porter is defended easily by Queen.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Porter shoots in and drives through. Queen sprawls well.
Porter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.

Queen drives through with a takedown into Porter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Porter wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard.

Queen manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Porter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Queen digs a good hook to Porter's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Queen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porter avoids it really well and circles away.
Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Queen tries to bum rush Porter with a series of wild strikes but Porter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Queen defends well and Porter ends up having to push Queen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Queen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Queen defending against the ground and pound.
Queen wants to get back to his feet but Porter drags him back down.
Porter lands a nice forearm strike.
Porter is trying to ground and pound but Queen uses the momentary lack of control by Porter to regain half guard.
Queen looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to roll over but Porter keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Queen is trying to stand up here but Porter is controlling him well.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Queen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Porter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Porter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Porter is looking for a kimura but Queen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porter to get the leverage.
Porter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Queen defending well though.
Queen tries to kick Porter off but Porter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Porter stands up and beckons Queen to join him on the feet.
Faustino Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Queen's half guard.
Queen wants to stand back up but Porter manages to pass into side control.
Queen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard.
Porter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Queen dodges the ground and pound from Porter.
Queen struggling a bit here.
Porter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Queen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porter.
Queen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Queen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Queen throws a right and a left that Porter avoids nicely.
Porter throws a big counter combination but Queen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porter doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Queen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Porter manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen taking shots to the head.

Porter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Queen is on top in guard.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Porter has a closed guard, preventing Queen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Porter.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen scores with a one two! Porter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Porter is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Porter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
Porter sets himself, and Queen steps forward looking for the clinch! Porter avoids it this time.
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Porter avoids a kick to the body.
Queen thows a leg kick but Porter checks it

and Porter counters by clinching up.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Queen breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands with a slapping head kick.
Queen misses with a wild combination.
Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Queen is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Queen circles away and we're back to standing.
Queen throws a combination that misses

and Porter counters by moving into the clinch.
Queen is trying to force a seperation but Porter has the dominant position.

Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a combination. Porter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Porter shoots in but no luck this time.
Faustino Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a push kick but Porter slaps the foot to one side.

Porter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard.
Queen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Porter.
Porter 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to improve his position.
Queen wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!