PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Portis (ranked 544 p4p, 80 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 588 p4p, 85 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jackson Portis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jackson Portis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Portis
vs
Spinks

185 cm
31
180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

190 cm
31
175 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Portis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Spinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Spinks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Portis moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
Spinks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portis swivels and escapes.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spinks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Nice uppercut lands for Spinks. That snapped Portis's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Portis misses.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks lands a nice looking body kick.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks cracks the inside of Portis's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis scores with the left hand. Spinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks misses with a looping right.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Portis scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Spinks.
Portis slips a straight right by Spinks.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Spinks lands.
Spinks throws a combination. Portis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Portis's head but Portis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks tests Portis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinks.
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Portis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spinks momentarily.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well.
Portis scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Spinks finds it's target.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson Portis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spinks doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks cracks Portis with an open hand slap.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Portis throws a right and a left that Spinks avoids nicely.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Portis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Portis is looking to counter punch.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Portis lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spinks closes the distance and clinches up with Portis, looking for a takedown. Spinks pushes Portis against the cage but Portis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Portis jabs Spinks right on the nose. Spinks blinks but takes it well.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Portis is able to avoid easily.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Spinks takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Portis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Spinks sizes up Portis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Spinks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Portis takes a step back to recover.
Portis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Spinks finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Portis throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Spinks slips under a jab from Portis.
Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Portis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Portis 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.

Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Spinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Portis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spinks - the referee stops the clock and Portis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spinks. Portis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spinks - that will leave a mark!
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
Spinks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Portis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Portis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks misses with a hook.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Portis lands a jab-cross combination.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Portis blocks the leg kick.
Spinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Portis in the body.
Spinks slips a jab from Portis.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Spinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Jackson Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a straight left.
Spinks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Spinks connects with a nice looking jab.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Portis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks lands a head shot.
Spinks looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spinks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Portis moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Spinks cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks misses with a straight right.
Spinks is looking to chop away at Portis's legs.
Portis lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Portis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Portis throws a hook but Spinks blocks it.
Portis misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portis checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Portis.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Portis blocks the body kick.
Portis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Spinks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Spinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.

Portis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spinks to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Portis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Spinks misses with a punch on the inside.

Portis manages to break the clinch.
Spinks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks.
Portis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Portis throws a right and a left that Spinks avoids nicely.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Spinks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spinks lands with a cross.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks tries to work over Portis's front leg with a kick but Portis checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Portis misses the target.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Spinks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Portis's knee momentarily.
Spinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis misses the jab.
Spinks slips a jab from Portis.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks scores with a nice strike.
Spinks lands a jab to Portis's midsection.
Portis moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Spinks moves out of range as Portis strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Portis avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Portis misses with an uppercut
enabling Spinks to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks cracks Portis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spinks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis misses the jab.

Spinks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Portis is trying to defend but Spinks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Portis taking some punishment here, with Spinks in his half guard.
Spinks is looking to pass Portis's guard but actually Portis recovers to full guard.
Portis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Portis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spinks manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spinks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spinks is pulling down on Portis's head. It's preventing any offense from Portis, at least for the moment.

Spinks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Portis defends it easily.
Portis connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Portis is one step ahead there.

Spinks has his feet on Portis's thighs here. He's pushed Portis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Portis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Spinks!
A relieved looking Jackson Spinks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.