Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin clinches.
Porzingis working aggressively here.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
I was talking to Porzingis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin gets through Porzingis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis misses with the head strike.
Porzingis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Porzingis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin lands a right hand. #T3#
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Porzingis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Telushikin.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porzingis's efforts to push away.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Porzingis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Porzingis to score with a decent uppercut.
Telushikin wants to clinch but Porzingis slips to the side
and Porzingis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Telushikin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Porzingis taking a breather.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis is trying to break free.#T2#
Porzingis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Porzingis fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Porzingis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Porzingis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin prevents Porzingis from breaking the clinch.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
Porzingis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porzingis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Porzingis tries to throw a body punch but Telushikin avoids it by throwing Porzingis back against the cage.
Porzingis blocking some punches.
Porzingis tries a body shot but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porzingis, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Porzingis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porzingis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T1#
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Porzingis tries to tie him up.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis just leaning against Telushikin, taking a breather.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Telushikin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin 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 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: PANDA 86
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Porzingis throws a right hand that Raga ducks under and follows up with a left that Raga also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Porzingis. Those never looked like landing.
Porzingis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Raga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Raga moves into the clinch.
Raga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raga has had enough of the clinch but Porzingis keeps him there for the moment.
Raga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raga is trying to push Porzingis away but Porzingis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Raga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porzingis misses with a few strikes there.
Raga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porzingis is defended easily by Raga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Raga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Porzingis's guard.#T1#
Porzingis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Porzingis keeping moving, preventing Raga from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Porzingis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Raga stays in close to Porzingis's body and controls the position.
Raga trying to control but Porzingis is working from the bottom.
Raga with a nice head shot there.
Porzingis has his hands on Raga's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Raga stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Porzingis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Raga manages to get his head free but now Porzingis has transitioned to an armbar! Raga grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Porzingis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Porzingis!
After winning the bout, Kris Porzingis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 69
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Porzingis throws a series of punches but Dokov avoids them all with ease.
Porzingis defending well as Dokov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porzingis has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Porzingis tries to score a body lock takedown but Dokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porzingis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dokov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Porzingis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dokov to the mat! Dokov manages to get full guard.
Dokov keeping full guard, as Porzingis tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis is standing up over Dokov. Dokov looks to escape but Porzingis dives into side control.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Porzingis drags him back down.#SUB2#
Porzingis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Porzingis wants to control but Dokov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Porzingis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dokov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dokov can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Porzingis decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Dokov gets a clinch.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Porzingis lands a right hand.
Dokov cracks Porzingis with a nice body shot.#TD#
Dokov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Dokov stands up from Porzingis's guard - Dokov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Porzingis fails to land with a series of punches.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Dokov circles away easily
and Dokov counters with a three punch combo that has Porzingis backing up. Porzingis nods at Dokov to acknowledge the strikes.
Doko Dokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.#CL2#
Porzingis clinches with his opponent.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to take the fight to the mat but Dokov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Porzingis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A hook to the body from Dokov.
Porzingis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porzingis tries to score a body lock takedown but Dokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porzingis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dokov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dokov dodges the punch combination from Porzingis. #CL2#
Porzingis rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov is working Porzingis over against the cage.#TD#
Dokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov wants to stand up but Porzingis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dokov throwing shots but Porzingis is blocking nicely. #SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dokov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Porzingis to get to his feet. #T4#
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Porzingis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Dokov darts in and clinches Porzingis up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dokov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dokov scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Porzingis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dokov is pushing Porzingis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dokov digs a right hand into Porzingis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porzingis's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that round.
That's time! Dokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov stops a takedown attempt from Porzingis.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dokov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Porzingis as the two fighters clinch.
Porzingis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dokov prevents it.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dokov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doko Dokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dokov is defending well.
Dokov lands with a left to the head.
Dokov is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Porzingis lands an uppercut.
Porzingis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dokov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porzingis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porzingis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dokov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doko Dokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dokov but Dokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Porzingis wants to take the fight to the mat but Dokov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Porzingis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dokov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porzingis misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Porzingis clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Porzingis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards. #BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Porzingis closes the distance and pushes Dokov back into the cage.
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!
Dokov digs a right hand underneath Porzingis's ribcage. Porzingis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porzingis goes for a takedown attempt but Dokov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD#
Dokov lands a big uppercut and Porzingis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Porzingis looks OK. Dokov waves Porzingis back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Kris Porzingis has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Porzingis drives through and clinches with Dokov against the cage.
Porzingis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dokov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dokov is pressed up against the cage. Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dokov down to the mat. Dokov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Porzingis is breathing heavily.
Dokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Porzingis. Porzingis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Porzingis gets caught napping as Dokov dives in and scores a takedown. Porzingis manages to retain guard.
Dokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Porzingis has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porzingis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Porzingis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dokov wants to stand but Porzingis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Dokov stands up and waves to Porzingis to follow him. #T4##CL#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Porzingis letting Dokov take a breather here.
Dokov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dokov gets underhooks to prevent Porzingis's takedown attempt. #BC#
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov connects with a stiff jab that staggers Porzingis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1#
Porzingis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxaaja is fending him off so far but Porzingis persists. Nope, Boxaaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Porzingis drives through and clinches with Boxaaja against the cage.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Porzingis tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxaaja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porzingis goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Nice defenses there by Porzingis.#CL2#
Porzingis gets a clinch.
Boxaaja connects with a knee to the head.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porzingis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxaaja after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxaaja after a bit of a struggle.
Boxaaja stalls.
Still in the clinch, Boxaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Boxaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porzingiss head. #BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Porzingis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Porzingis manages to avoid it.
Porzingis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxaaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxaaja but Boxaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Boxaaja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Boxaaja circles away easily
and Boxaaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Porzingis moves to clinch but Boxaaja breaks away
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Porzingis's belly button to the back.#CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch successfully.
Porzingis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxaaja fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Porzingis looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porzingis tries to clinch up
and Boxaaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Porzingis thinking.
Porzingis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Porzingis! Boxaaja lets Porzingis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Porzingis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kris Porzingis has been cut.
Boxaaja cracks Porzingis with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020

#R1#
Porzingis darts in looking for a takedown but Quinteros gets double underhooks and turns Porzingis into the cage.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Porzingis. No joy for Quinteros on that attempt. #TD#
Quinteros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Porzingis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quinteros is in Porzingis's guard.
Porzingis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porzingis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Quinteros seems keen to control Porzingis's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porzingis wants to control from the top but Quinteros keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinteros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Porzingis looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Porzingis wants to control from the top but Quinteros keeps moving.
Quinteros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porzingis trying to control but Quinteros is working from the bottom.
Quinteros has momentary wrist control but Porzingis slips an elbow through the middle.
Quinteros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porzingis is one step ahead there.
Quinteros wants to control the position but Porzingis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quinteros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Porzingis trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinteros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porzingis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinteros swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Porzingis stands up from Quinteros's guard - Porzingis perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Porzingis closes the distance and pushes Quinteros back into the cage.#T3#
Porzingis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Quinteros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porzingis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quinteros stuffs the takedown.
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porzingis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quinteros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porzingis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porzingis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinteros counters with a straight right hand.
Porzingis throws a hook but Quinteros blocks it.
Porzingis wants to clinch up but Quinteros keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Porzingis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quinteros gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Quinteros is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Quinteros gets back to full guard.
Quinteros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porzingis tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinteros is retaining full guard.
Porzingis trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinteros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porzingis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinteros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porzingis tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinteros is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nelson Quinteros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quinteros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quinteros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porzingis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quinteros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinteros throwing a counter right hand but Porzingis manages to avoid it.
Quinteros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porzingis circles away.#TD2#
Porzingis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Porzingis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Porzingis moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinteros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porzingis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quinteros can't do much from the bottom here.
Kris Porzingis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinteros is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Porzingis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Porzingis decides to stand back up. Porzingis steps back and let's Quinteros get back to his feet.#TD#
Quinteros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porzingis's half guard.
Quinteros wants to take a breather but Porzingis is having none of it.
Quinteros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porzingis's head.
Quinteros stalling.
Quinteros trying to control the action but Porzingis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Quinteros trying to control the pace.
Quinteros throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Porzingis to regain full guard.
Quinteros slips nicely into half guard.
Quinteros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Porzingis wants to improve his position but Quinteros is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quinteros in particular looking to stall.
Quinteros is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Porzingis is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Quinteros controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porzingis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porzingis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quinteros shoots for a takedown but Porzingis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Quinteros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Quinteros clinches with his opponent.
Quinteros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porzingis is defending well.
Porzingis has Quinteros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quinteros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Porzingis looking for a takedown.
Porzingis looking for a takedown.
Porzingis tries to throw a body punch but Quinteros avoids it by throwing Porzingis back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinteros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Quinteros gets control of Porzingis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinteros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nelson Quinteros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quinteros stuffs the takedown attempt from Porzingis. Porzingis gets slowly back to his feet.
Porzingis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quinteros counters with a stiff right hand.
Quinteros tries for a takedown but Porzingis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinteros shoots in for a takedown but Porzingis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Quinteros. No joy for Porzingis on that attempt.
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Porzingis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porzingis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Quinteros shoots in and bounces Porzingis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Quinteros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Quinteros is looking to stand up but Porzingis won't let him.
Porzingis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinteros wants to stand and escape but instead Porzingis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

#SUB#
Quinteros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porzingis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porzingis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porzingis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Porzingis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Quinteros takes the fight into the clinch.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quinteros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quinteros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porzingis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quinteros after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Quinteros ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quinteros no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinteros wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Quinteros has his hands on Porzingis's head, controlling the position.
Quinteros trying to control the position. #SUB#
Quinteros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Quinteros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson Quinteros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Porzingis passes Quinteros's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Porzingis is working for a submission of some sort.
Quinteros tries to kick Porzingis off but Porzingis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Porzingis is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quinteros is trying to control Porzingis's posture. Porzingis takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Quinteros! Porzingis is rotating here... this could be the end... Quinteros is out! Porzingis has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kris Porzingis!
Kris Porzingis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porzingis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Porzingis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porzingis is in Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tarlac controlling the pace.
Porzingis tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
Tarlac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis trying to control but Tarlac postures up. #T1#
Tarlac wants to pass to mount but Porzingis is defending the position.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance.
Tarlac is pressing down on Porzingis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porzingis is holding on for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porzingis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Porzingis trying to hold on to Tarlac's head to control him but Tarlac postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tarlac keeps the fight on the outside.
Porzingis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Porzingis ducks under and follows up with a left that Porzingis also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Porzingis slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac. #CL#
Tarlac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porzingis.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porzingiss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Tarlac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tarlac.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Porzingis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Porzingis blocks it.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlac lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tarlac lands a two punch combo.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Porzingis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porzingis tries to counter with a clinch but Tarlac shakes him off and moves away.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Tarlac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Porzingis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Porzingis misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Porzingis dodges the punch combination from Tarlac. #CL#
Tarlac instigates a clinch. #T1#
Porzingis tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Porzingis controls his hands.
Tarlac presses Porzingis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porzingis is breathing heavily.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac lands a body punch. #BC#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porzingis circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Tarlac lands a left and a right that send Porzingis crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarlac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Porzingis shoots in.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Porzingis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Porzingis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac is working Porzingis over against the cage.#BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Tarlac pushes Porzingis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to take the fight to the mat but Tarlac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tarlac pushes Porzingis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porzingis or not.
Tarlac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards. #ROC#Porzingis is rocked!
Tarlac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porzingis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarlac finish him?
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Porzingis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tarlac is unloading with more strikes now! Porzingis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Trump vs Rocker
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbotinque scores with a decent looking hook.
Porzingis ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque.
Porzingis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porzingis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bimbotinque jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bimbotinque closes the distance and pushes Porzingis back into the cage.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bimbotinque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bimbotinque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bimbotinque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bimbotinque prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Porzingis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimbotinque lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bimbotinque scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
Bimbotinque lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Bimbotinque scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Bimbotinque manages to get underhooks.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bimbotinque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bimbotinque is working Porzingis over against the cage.
Porzingis is breathing heavily.#T1#
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot in the inside from Bimbotinque. #TD#
Porzingis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bimbotinque clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bimbotinque can't escape the position.
Bimbotinque is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bimbotinque is keeping busy.
Bimbotinque is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Porzingis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bimbotinque can't escape the position.
Bimbotinque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porzingis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Porzingis looking to break Bimbotinque's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bimbotinque remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Porzingis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Porzingis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bimbotinque is defending well but eventually Porzingis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bimbotinque has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kris Porzingis!
An out of breath Kris Porzingis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bundy
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line leaves Porzingis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porzingis wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porzingis at a distance.
Porzingis staying out of range there.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Porzingis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Line is trying to defend but Porzingis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.#SUB2#
Porzingis drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Porzingis off! Porzingis jumps back into Line's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Porzingis defends it easily. #SUB#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porzingis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Porzingis throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Porzingis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porzingis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Porzingis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Porzingis is looking to pass into half guard but Line pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Line is in guard.#REVR#
Porzingis 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.
Line has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porzingis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Porzingis controlling Line's posture.
Porzingis looking for a sweep. Not yet Porzingis, not yet.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Porzingis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Porzingis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Line postures up.
Porzingis being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porzingis 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Line works Porzingis's body with a nice hook.
Porzingis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mareth Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Porzingis throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porzingis misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Porzingis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Line lunges at Porzingis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Porzingis's hand.
Porzingis walks into a left hand.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Line dips to his left and cracks Porzingis with an uppercut!
Porzingis walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Porzingis wants to counter the offense by Line and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Porzingis moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Porzingis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Line lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Porzingis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Porzingis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Porzingis's belly button to the back.
Mareth Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Porzingis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porzingis's head backwards.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to counter with a clinch but Line pushes him away.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Porzingis off the cage and back into range.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Porzingis slips the punch.#TD2#
Porzingis gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porzingis is keen to just control but Line is a slippery customer.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Porzingis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porzingis.
Kris Porzingis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Porzingis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.#T1#
Line looking for a sweep but Porzingis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Line regains half guard.
Line wants to improve his position but Porzingis is controlling well.
Line wants to control but Porzingis is keeping busy.
Porzingis tries to pass to full mount but Line defends it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Porzingis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Line tries to roll over but Porzingis keeps him under control.
Line gets back to full guard.
Porzingis trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Porzingis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Line controls Porzingis momentarily but Porzingis frees himself.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet. #SUB2#
Porzingis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Porzingis looking to sit in guard and control but Line gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Porzingis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Line's guard. #REVB#
Line keeping moving, preventing Porzingis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porzingis defends it easily.#T4#
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Line is looking for a triangle but Porzingis pushes his legs off easily.
Porzingis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Porzingis won't allow Line to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porzingis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porzingis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line keeping moving, preventing Porzingis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Porzingis takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Porzingis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Line on his heels. He'll look to pass Line's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porzingis throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porzingis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Porzingis has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Line wants to control but Porzingis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Porzingis prevents Line from improving his position.
Porzingis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Line's head.
Porzingis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Porzingis prevents Line from getting the reversal.
Porzingis looking to control but Line is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line tries to lock up and control but Porzingis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porzingis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line tries to hold on but Porzingis pushes him away.
Porzingis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Porzingis working for a guillotine from mount but Line is in no mood to give up.
Porzingis trying to control but Line is having none of it.
Line sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Line is staying active underneath Porzingis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Porzingis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Porzingis.
Line wants to sweep but Porzingis has passed to side control!
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking to improve his position.
Porzingis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Porzingis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Line manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Line is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porzingis won't allow Line to sweep him here. #SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Porzingis defends it easily.
Porzingis stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
Porzingis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porzingis wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Porzingis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Line has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
After the fight, Mareth Line was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Shah misses with a low kick.
Shah cracks Porzingis with a good jab.#TD#
Porzingis dives in and scores a takedown into Shah's guard.
Shah wants to sweep here but Porzingis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Shah looking for a guillotine here but Porzingis defends easily. #SUB2#
Shah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porzingis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porzingis throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porzingis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis wants to pass the guard but Shah is keeping the position.
Porzingis postures up.
Porzingis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shah 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.
Porzingis looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Porzingis trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
Porzingis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porzingis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shah's guard.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Porzingis is very close to passing his half guard.
Porzingis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Porzingis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Shah looking for a kimura from the bottom but Porzingis passes into side control!
Shah sneaks back into half guard.
Shah wants to improve his position but Porzingis is controlling well.
Shah is pressing down on Porzingis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Porzingis advances position into side control!
Shah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Porzingis's best efforts.#SUB2#
Shah looking for submissions off his back.
Porzingis wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Shah wants to improve his position but Porzingis is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shah looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porzingis is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it.
Shah works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Porzingis won't allow Shah to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Shah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porzingis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porzingis wants to stand but Shah is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porzingis forces his way into half guard.
Shah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shah.
Porzingis wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving.
Porzingis looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shah has his foot on Porzingis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porzingis works his way back into a safe position though.
Porzingis wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shah has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Porzingis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shah.
Shah tries to improve position but can't.
Shah keeps trying to improve his position.
Porzingis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shah wants to control but Porzingis postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Porzingis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Porzingis works to advance to full mount. Shah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Porzingis dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Shah misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Porzingis instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shah breaks the clinch.
Porzingis throws a body shot but no joy.
Shah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shah throws a right and a left that Porzingis avoids nicely.
Shah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Porzingis.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Porzingis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shah can't fight it off and eventually Porzingis manages to take the fight to the floor. Shah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Porzingis stopping the sweep attempt from Shah.
Shah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porzingis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shah can do to turn this around?
Shah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porzingis's guard. #REVB##T1#
Shah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porzingis is keeping the position for now.
Porzingis keeping moving, preventing Shah from controlling successfully.
Porzingis 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.
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porzingis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shah connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porzingis is keeping the position for now.
Porzingis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shah.
Shah pushes down on Porzingis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Porzingis trying to control but Shah postures up.
Shah is nestled in close to Porzingis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shah is controlling the pace.
Shah is keen to just control but Porzingis is a slippery customer.#T3#
Shah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Porzingis!
Porzingis tries to hold on but Shah pushes him away.
Porzingis is squirming around, avoiding Shah's attempts to control the action.
Shah content just to control the position here.
Shah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Porzingis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shah tries to control but Porzingis wriggling away. #T4#
Porzingis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shah.
Shah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shah lands with some strikes.
Shah looking to control but Porzingis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shah working the ground and pound effectively.
Aylin Shah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porzingis is in a horrible position here. Shah smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aylin Shah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Porzingis shoots in and bounces Shah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shah pulls Porzingis in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Porzingis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Porzingis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shah working for a triangle but Porzingis defends it easily.
Porzingis stopping the sweep attempt from Shah.#T1#
Porzingis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now.
Shah wants to sweep but no luck.
Porzingis throwing strikes but missing.
Porzingis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shah trying to keep a closed guard but Porzingis is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shah has his foot on Porzingis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porzingis works his way back into a safe position though.
Porzingis slips nicely into half guard.
Shah wants to sweep but Porzingis has passed to side control!
Shah regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Shah is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Porzingis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Porzingis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shah is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Porzingis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Porzingis!
A very excited looking Kris Porzingis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Porzingis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Porzingis is working to tighten his grip on Jones's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jones has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Porzingis is really squeezing tight and eventually Jones passes out! Porzingis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kristaps Porzingis!
Kristaps Porzingis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Porzingis.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Porzingis controls the position. #SUB2#
Porzingis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristaps Porzingis!
A very excited looking Kristaps Porzingis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Xerxes shoots in looking for a takedown but Porzingis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xerxes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xerxes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porzingis! But no joy.
Porzingis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porzingis walks into a straight right hand from Xerxes.
Porzingis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xerxes or perhaps it was just good defense by Porzingis, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Xerxes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xerxes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porzingis but Porzingis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Xerxes has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
Xerxes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Xerxes breaks the clinch.
Porzingis misses with a hook.
Porzingis throws the left hand but Xerxes avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Porzingis misses.
Porzingis misses with a combination #CL#
and Xerxes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xerxes.
Xerxes has Porzingis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Porzingis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Xerxes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xerxes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porzingis.
Xerxes throws a series of punches but Porzingis avoids them all with ease.
Porzingis throws out a counter right but Xerxes avoids it with no problem.
Porzingis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xerxes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porzingis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL#
Xerxes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Porzingis fails to land.
Xerxes'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.
Porzingis taking a breather.
Porzingis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xerxes's elbow.
Porzingis has a couple of punches blocked by Xerxes.
Xerxes wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Xerxes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xerxes looks for a takedown but Porzingis sprawls well.
Porzingis throws out a loose jab but Xerxes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A punch combination from Porzingis misses.
Xerxes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porzingis sprawls well. Porzingis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xerxes gets slowly back to his feet.
Porzingis swings for the body but Xerxes moves out of range.
Xerxes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xerxes avoids the body shot from Porzingis.
Porzingis misses with a hook.
A big left from Porzingis misses.
Xerxes feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Xerxes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porzingis, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Xerxes jumps guard and drags Porzingis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xerxes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xerxes controls Porzingis momentarily but Porzingis frees himself. #T4#
Xerxes keeping moving, preventing Porzingis from controlling successfully.
Porzingis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Porzingis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Porzingis drops back looking for a leg! Xerxes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xerxes manages to kick Porzingis off! Porzingis jumps back into Xerxes's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porzingis trying to control but Xerxes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kristaps Porzingis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Porzingis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xerxes.
Porzingis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xerxes shoots in for a takedown but Porzingis shows good takedown defense.
Porzingis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Xerxes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porzingis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Xerxes breaks the clinch.
Xerxes slips under a jab from Porzingis.
Porzingis looks to score with a jab to the body but Xerxes is just out of range.
Xerxes attempts a counter takedown but Porzingis avoids it well and moves away.
Xerxes jabs Porzingis right on the nose. Porzingis blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis throws a hook but Xerxes blocks it.
Xerxes misses with a body shot. #CL#
Xerxes rushes Porzingis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Porzingis misses with a body punch.
Porzingis misses with a punch to the body.
Xerxes trying to land knees to the body.
Porzingis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xerxes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Xerxes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xerxes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Porzingis smiles and moves away.
Xerxes is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Xerxes.
Porzingis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xerxes throws a body kick that misses
letting Porzingis counter with a right hand.
Porzingis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xerxes feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Xerxes moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Xerxes breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Porzingis misses with an uppercut
and Xerxes counters with a three punch combo that has Porzingis backing up. Porzingis nods at Xerxes to acknowledge the strikes.
Xerxes lands with an uppercut that bounces Porzingis off the cage and back into range.
Porzingis looks to land a left hand but Xerxes moved out of range nicely.
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!
Xerxes misses with a wild combination.
Xerxes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porzingis sprawls well. Porzingis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xerxes gets slowly back to his feet.
Porzingis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xerxes swings for the body but Porzingis moves out of range.
Porzingis throws a jab when Xerxes was well out of range.
Kristaps Porzingis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porzingis slaps away a takedown attempt from Xerxes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Xerxes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porzingis counters with a stiff right hand.
Xerxes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porzingis.
Porzingis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porzingis misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Porzingis. Those never looked like landing.
Xerxes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xerxes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porzingis circles away.
Porzingis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Porzingis throws a body punch but Xerxes moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xerxes. #T4#
Xerxes shoots in for a takedown but Porzingis shows good takedown defense.
Porzingis throws a body punch but Xerxes moves out of range.
Xerxes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porzingis.
Xerxes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porzingis swivels and escapes.
Xerxes slips a straight right by Porzingis.
Xerxes shoots in but no luck this time.
Xerxes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Porzingis misses.
Porzingis throws a hook but Xerxes avoids it easily.
Porzingis misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Xerxes or perhaps it was just good defense by Porzingis, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristaps Porzingis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Porzingis misses with a straight right.
Xerxes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porzingis.
Porzingis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porzingis misses with the combination.
Xerxes throws a head kick that half lands.
Porzingis takes a swing at Xerxes's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis misses with a body shot.
Xerxes tries for a takedown but Porzingis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Xerxes clinches.
Porzingis is trying to push Xerxes away but Xerxes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Xerxes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Porzingis swings wildly with an uppercut but Xerxes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis misses with the head strike. #BC#
Xerxes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xerxes or perhaps it was just good defense by Porzingis, which made it look bad.
Xerxes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Xerxes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porzingis throws a poor cross that misses
and Xerxes counters with a one-two to the body.
Porzingis swats away the attempt to clinch by Xerxes.#T2#
Porzingis looks to land a left hand but Xerxes moved out of range nicely.
Porzingis misses with a hook.
Xerxes shoots in looking for a takedown but Porzingis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xerxes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xerxes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xerxes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porzingis.
Porzingis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xerxes throws a right and a left that Porzingis avoids nicely.
Porzingis misses with a hook.
Porzingis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Porzingis.
Hannibal Xerxes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Xerxes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porzingis looks to throw the jab but Xerxes is out of range.
Xerxes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Xerxes drives through and clinches with Porzingis against the cage.
Xerxes jumps guard but Porzingis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Porzingis working aggressively here.
Kristaps Porzingis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xerxes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Porzingis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xerxes scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Xerxes tries to pull guard but Porzingis holds him up against the cage and eventually Xerxes drops back down to his feet.
Porzingis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Xerxes.
Xerxes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Porzingis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xerxes jumps guard but Porzingis stands there with Xerxes around his waist. Xerxes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hannibal Xerxes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xerxes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristaps Porzingis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porzingis 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristaps Porzingis!
After winning the bout, Kristaps Porzingis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hannibal Xerxes spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Porzingis gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Porzingis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grande could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Porzingis has cracked it and Grande is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Porzingis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristaps Porzingis!
A very excited looking Kristaps Porzingis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grande enables Porzingis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Porzingis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porzingis stands and throws Grande's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grande gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Porzingis controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Porzingis looking to isolate an arm here. Grande doesn't see it coming and as Porzingis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Porzingis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristaps Porzingis!
Kristaps Porzingis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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