PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Konga (ranked 4503 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Porter (ranked 4489 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Konga
vs
Porter

178 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamal Konga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Porter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Porter moves into the clinch.

Porter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Konga tries to get to full guard but Porter has control of the leg.

Porter wants to work for an arm triangle but Konga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Porter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konga is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Porter is working for a submission of some sort.
Porter is trying to control. Konga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konga wants to improve his position but Porter is controlling well.

Porter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Konga has managed to free his arm - good work.

Porter is trying to work for a kimura but Konga is defending well.
Konga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter is trying to control. Konga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Konga is looking for a sweep. Porter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Porter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Konga defends it well.
Porter looks winded!

Porter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Konga defends it well.
Konga wants to improve his position but Porter is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porter.
Konga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Konga.
Konga wants to sweep but no luck.

Konga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Konga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konga looking to control.
Porter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Konga's guard.
Konga is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Porter lands a nice short elbow.
Konga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porter on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porter thows a huge punch but Konga dodges it nicely.
Konga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porter.

Porter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Konga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Porter!