Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Dewey misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewey's elbow.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Dewey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dewey throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewey stalks Poirier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poirier's face. Poirier staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Dewey misses.
We've been hearing reports that Poirier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Dewey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dewey counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but Dewey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Poirier. That snapped Dewey's head back.
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!
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dewey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewey.
Dewey cracks Poirier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier moves out of range as Dewey strikes.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Dewey counters with a nice leg kick.
Poirier scores with a shot to the body.
Dewey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dewey scores with a jab to the head.
Dewey misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dewey.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Poirier working aggressively here.
Dewey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier stalling against the cage. #T2#
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!
Dewey misses with some punches.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier is struggling to control the position.
Come on Dewey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Poirier.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Poirier thuds a left hand into Dewey's body.
Poirier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poirier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dewey connects with a solid leg kick.
Dewey digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dewey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poirier throws a leg kick which misses Dewey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dewey tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dewey, as that shot connected.
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Dewey feints a counter leg kick.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier with a nice cross.
Dewey throws a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Dewey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poirier checks a low kick from Dewey.#T4#
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewey has time to react.
Dewey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poirier moves out of range of the body kick from Dewey.
Poirier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Dewey's shoulder, as Dewey tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Dewey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poirier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poirier throws a solid leg kick but Dewey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poirier.
Poirier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dewey.
Dewey tries to land a leg kick but Poirier saw it coming and moves away.
Dewey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewey throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Poirier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dewey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dewey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey throws a leg kick which misses Poirier's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirier tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Dewey closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Dewey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poirier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier tries to bum rush Dewey with a series of wild strikes but Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Dewey. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier swings for the body but Dewey moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Dewey blocks a body shot from Poirier.
Poirier wants a takedown.
Poirier throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dewey tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Dewey back against the cage.
Dewey has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Poirier tries to throw a body punch but Dewey avoids it by throwing Poirier back against the cage.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewey pushes Poirier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Dewey digs a right hand underneath Poirier's ribcage. Poirier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poirier taking a breather.
Dewey misses with the head strike.
Dewey can't find room to land a body shot as Poirier controls the action.
Poirier tries to throw a body punch but Dewey avoids it by throwing Poirier back against the cage.
Poirier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
Dewey lands an uppercut.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier lands a shot to the body.
Anton Poirier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dewey swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poirier blocks a body shot from Dewey.
Poirier stalls.
Dewey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewey works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
Poirier takes a swing at Dewey's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewey jabs at Poirier's body.
Dewey throws a leg kick but Poirier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poirier tries to work over Dewey's front leg with a kick but Dewey checks it.
Poirier tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier thows a body kick. Dewey tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Dewey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dewey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Dewey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier checks a leg kick nicely.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Dewey's shoulder, as Dewey tries to avoid the shot.
Dewey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poirier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewey connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Poirier throws a jab when Dewey was well out of range.
Dewey scores with a sloppy right hand. Poirier should have avoided that one.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
Poirier throws a low kick but Dewey moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dewey.
Dewey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Dewey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dewey.
Dewey lands a leg kick that knocks Poirier off balance momentarily.
Poirier scores with a jab to the head.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dewey scores with a head kick. Poirier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Dewey's head but Dewey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poirier tried to score with a low kick but Dewey checks it.
Poirier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poirier tries to land a front kick but Dewey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewey throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Dewey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Poirier. That snapped Dewey's head back.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Dewey shapes to counter with a head kick.
Poirier wants to clinch up but Dewey keeps it at a distance.
Dewey unleashes a big counter combination but Poirier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewey checks a leg kick.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewey blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Dewey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dewey lands a jab.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dewey in his tracks.
Dewey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dewey scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewey throws a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Dewey needs to keep his hands up - Poirier had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewey. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier throws a combination. Dewey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dewey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Dewey's head but Dewey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dewey! But no joy.
Poirier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier needs to keep his hands up - Dewey had a free shot at his head there.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Dewey ducks down to avoid it.
Dewey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poirier.
Poirier with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
Dewey digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dewey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Dewey looks to land a combination but Poirier avoids it well.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poirier or perhaps it was just good defense by Dewey, which made it look bad.
Poirier cracks Dewey with a good jab.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewey lands with a straight right. Poirier didn't see that one coming.
Poirier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dewey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poirier. Poirier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poirier lands a front kick.
Poirier lands a front kick.#CL2#
Dewey clinches with his opponent.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dewey prevents it.
Poirier tries to stall but Dewey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dewey scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewey tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Dewey as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Poirier fails to land.
Poirier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Poirier.
I think Poirier 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Poirier!
Our winner, Anton Poirier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Reigns takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier misses with a body punch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poirier lands a nice looking body shot.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Reigns is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Poirier is controlling well.
Poirier is controlling the pace.
Poirier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poirier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Poirier seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poirier wants to free his trapped foot but Reigns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
Poirier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well. #SUB2#
Poirier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reigns is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poirier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reigns moves out of range as Poirier throws a body kick.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Reigns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reigns lands a jab.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier avoids the body shot from Reigns. #T1#
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Poirier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reigns fails to pull guard. #TD#
Reigns pulls guard.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Reigns trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Poirier is having none of it. #T2#
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Reigns prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier is concentrating on defense, preventing Reigns from advancing position.
Poirier gets full guard.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier has his hands on Reigns's head, controlling the position.
Anton Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.#T3#
Poirier keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns is looking to advance position but Poirier won't allow it.
Reigns throwing shots but Poirier is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirier is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Reigns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reigns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poirier wants to control but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns lands with some strikes.
Poirier is trying to escape the mount.
Reigns tries to control but Poirier wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier wants to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Reigns content just to control the position here.
Poirier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Reigns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.#T1#
Poirier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Poirier tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thumps Poirier with a low kick.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns slips a straight right by Poirier.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poirier pinned against the cage. Poirier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Poirier.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Poirier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Reigns pushes Poirier up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards. #T3#
A short right from Poirier.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns has Poirier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poirier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
The referee calls for Poirier to work.
Poirier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reigns is keeping busy.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Poirier is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poirier down to the mat. Poirier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Reigns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poirier looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Reigns lands a left hand.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Our winner, Brando Reigns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Poirier misses with a hook to the body
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poirier catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poirier with a poor takedown
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Poirier misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trump misses the jab.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Poirier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trump counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poirier misses with a hook to the body
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier misses with a kick to the body.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poirier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Poirier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Trump has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Trump misses. #CL#
Trump rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.
Poirier trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poirier into the cage.
Poirier tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poirier closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. Poirier pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillary Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier. #T2#
Trump lands a nice hook to Poirier's body. Poirier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poirier momentarily.
Poirier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Poirier lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Poirier rushes Trump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poirier landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trump as Poirier tries to tie him up.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump tries to pull guard but Poirier holds him up against the cage and eventually Trump drops back down to his feet.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Poirier tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Poirier's ribcage. Poirier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
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!
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice body shot.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Poirier lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trump up against the cage.
Poirier pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poirier is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Poirier into the cage.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poirier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hillary Trump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poirier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poirier scrambles back to his feet.
Poirier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier throws a leg kick but Trump checks it.
Poirier tries to clinch up
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump scores with a punch to the head.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Poirier
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trump rather than just go for the knockout.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Poirier lands but Trump takes it in his stride.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirier.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trump!
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Despite the aggression on Poirier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hillary Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Trump moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Poirier - just one landing.
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Poirier swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poirier lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier is looking to clinch.
Jab from Trump.
Trump is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Poirier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Trump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Trump throws a good cross that connects.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Poirier misses with a right hand
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump scores with a decent looking hook.
Poirier lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Poirier throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.
Trump staying out of range there.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
As Trump backs off Poirier throws a huge counter combo but Trump manages to avoid it all.
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Trump counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trump.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Poirier's head.
Poirier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poiriers head.
Hillary Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trump is trying to break the clinch but Poirier has him pressed against the cage.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trump is keeping busy.
Poirier lands an elbow inside that Trump shrugs off.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Poirier misses with a body shot.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poirier misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Poirier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Poirier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poirier finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trump slips under a jab from Poirier.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump punishes Poirier's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Poirier wants to clinch but Trump slips to the side
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillary Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Poirier misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hillary Trump dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trump connects with a jab.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poirier misses with a jab to the body
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but Poirier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Trump counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Trump with a hook.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Poirier is rocked!
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
It looked like Trump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
Poirier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump cracks Poirier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trump back to the cage. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poirier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trump as he avoids it easily.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Poirier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Trump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trump connects with a jab.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump throws a right and a left that Poirier avoids nicely.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trump catches Poirier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Trump. #CL#
Trump forces Poirier back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
Poirier is trying to break free.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trump up against the cage.#TD#
Trump pulls Poirier into guard.
Trump pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage.
Trump continues to stall.
Poirier trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hillary Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Trump controlling Poirier's posture. #SUB#
Trump working for a triangle but Poirier defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Poirier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poirier has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hillary Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trump has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillary Trump!
In his post fight interview, Hillary Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#185 Wrexham vs Khan
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Poirier with a nice cross.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Poirier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoshino scores with a hook to the body. Poirier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poirier duly obliges.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Poirier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Hoshino gets tackled into the cage by Poirier. Poirier maintains the clinch.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino works on Poirier's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshino as Poirier tries to tie him up. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poirier stalling in the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoshino is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poirier.
Hoshino tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poiriers head.
A right hand to the body from Hoshino.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier lands a left hand. #T2#
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Poirier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier blocking some punches.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Poirier'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.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Poirier lands a left hand.
Poirier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Poirier.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poirier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poirier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Poirier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poirier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Poirier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshino is leaning against Poirier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino is leaning against Poirier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Poirier blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hoshino misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poirier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poirier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier has Hoshino pressed against the cage.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Poirier controls the action.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Poirier tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoshino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoshino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Hoshino misses with a right hand
and Poirier counters with a low kick, right behind Hoshino 's knee.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
Poirier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poirier scores with a body shot.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Poirier darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poirier.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poirier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshino as Poirier tries to tie him up.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier. #TD2#
Poirier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hoshino can't fight it off and eventually Poirier manages to take the fight to the floor. Hoshino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino wants to sweep here but Poirier controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Poirier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Hoshino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poirier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poirier is looking to pass into half guard but Hoshino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hoshino is in guard.#REVR##T3#
Poirier pulls Hoshino in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoshino from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoshino tries to stand but Poirier is controlling from the bottom.
Poirier has Hoshino pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoshino won't allow Poirier to sweep him here.
Poirier pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage.
Hoshino stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poirier seems keen to control Hoshino's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poirier counters with a nice uppercut.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.#CL2#
Poirier has Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Poirier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poirier swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Hoshino clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Poirier lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino is pressed up against the cage. Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshino down to the mat. Hoshino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoshino misses with a hook.#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Hoshino against the cage.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Poirier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hoshino. #T1#
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hoshino - that landed with a thud.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier lands with a left to the head.
Poirier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poirier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poirier has Hoshino pushed against the cage.
Hoshino digs a right hand underneath Poirier's ribcage. Poirier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poirier is looking to control Hoshino's arms but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poirier has his back to the cage.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T2#
Poirier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that Poirier avoids nicely.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hoshino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshino pushes Poirier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino avoids a wild elbow strike from Poirier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
A short right from Hoshino.
Poirier wants a takedown.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Poirier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands. #T3#
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poirier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Kantaro Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Poirier.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Kantaro Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Hoshino as the two fighters clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Poirier'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.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poirier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poirier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nahtic vs Poirier
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Poirier clinches up against the cage.
Nahtic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poirier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Poirier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Poirier manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Nahtic throws Poirier to one side and escapes!
Nahtic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Nahtic.
Nahtic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier moves out of range of the body kick from Nahtic.
Poirier throws a jab when Nahtic was well out of range.#CL2#
Poirier forces Nahtic back against the cage and clinches.
Nahtic misses with an elbow strike.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nahtic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poirier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nahtic prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Poirier managing to block the knees to the body from Nahtic.
Nahtic lands an elbow inside.
Poirier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nahtic backwards.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Nahtic.
Nahtic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nahtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Poirier avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Poirier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poirier content to control rather than advance.
Nahtic moves into full guard.
Nahtic trying to control the position. #T2#
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Poirier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nahtic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poirier controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nahtic backs up against the cage. #CL#
Nahtic clinches.
A short uppercut from Poirier.
Nahtic slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nahtic gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nahtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poirier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Poirier misses with a punch on the inside.
Poirier pushes Nahtic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poirier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nahtic's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Poirier throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nahtic.
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nahtic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poirier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poirier being controlled against the cage.
Poirier taking a breather.
Nahtic has Poirier pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Nahtic to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Poirier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poirier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poirier slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Nahtic pushes Poirier away with a front kick.
Nahtic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nahtic moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Nahtic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Nahtic, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Nahtic.
Poirier wants a takedown.
Poirier tries for a takedown but Nahtic manages to get underhooks.
Nahtic lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Nahtic. #T1#
Poirier trying to stall but Nahtic improves his position.
Poirier taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nahtic trying to control from the bottom.
Poirier wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Poirier is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nahtic reverses the position - he's now on top in Poirier's guard.
Poirier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poirier has control of Nahtic's left arm, preventing Nahtic from doing any damage.
Poirier trying to keep a closed guard but Nahtic is proving a slippery customer.
Nahtic stands and throws Poirier's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Nahtic lands a nice forearm strike.
Poirier can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Poirier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nahtic.
Poirier is trying to get back to half guard.
Lou Nahtic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahtic is putting a hurting on Poirier here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nahtic working the ground and pound but Poirier is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nahtic cracks Poirier with a big right hand but Poirier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nahtic is working Poirier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nahtic wants to take a breather but Poirier manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nahtic.
Nahtic postures up in Poirier's guard and throws a big left but Poirier blocks it. #T3#
Poirier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahtic wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
Poirier trying to control the position here.
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Poirier blocks nicely.
Poirier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Poirier stopping the sweep attempt from Nahtic.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poirier slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Poirier trying to control from half guard but Nahtic is working away.
Nahtic manages to get to full guard.
Poirier trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahtic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD2#
Poirier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nahtic is trying to defend but Poirier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poirier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nahtic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poirier uses his free foot to push down on Nahtic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nahtic.
Nahtic regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poirier wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Nahtic moves into full guard. #T1#
Poirier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Nahtic keeps moving.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poirier pushes down on Nahtic's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Poirier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nahtic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poirier stops Nahtic from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poirier wants to pass to mount but Nahtic is defending the position.
Poirier works his way into side control.
Poirier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nahtic is being controlled here. #T3#
Nahtic prevents Poirier from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nahtic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Poirier.
Nahtic tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.
Poirier controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Poirier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nahtic. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Poirier blocks the low kick.
Nahtic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier. #T4#
Poirier misses with a low kick as Nahtic jumps back.
Poirier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nahtic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier connects with a body shot that sends Nahtic's belly button to the back.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Nahtic swats away the attempt to clinch by Poirier.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahtic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poirier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nahtic throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nahtic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poirier.#CL2#
Nahtic tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anton Poirier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Poirier tries to land a front kick but Nahtic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nahtic lands a jab to Poirier's midsection.#TD2#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nahtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poirier controlling from the top position.
Nahtic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Nahtic is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nahtic misses with a straight left.
Nahtic throws a front kick aimed at Poirier's knee but Poirier avoids it well.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Nahtic circles away.
Poirier dips to his left and cracks Nahtic with an uppercut!
Nahtic shoots in but Poirier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nahtic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Poirier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nahtic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nahtic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Poirier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nahtic wants to stand back up but Poirier manages to pass into side control. #T2#
Poirier is staying tight to Nahtic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Poirier working away.#SUB2#
Poirier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahtic, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier happy to just control the position for now.
Nahtic is not content to let Poirier control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Poirier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahtic, who protects the arm well.
Poirier working away.
Nahtic is letting Poirier control him for a moment.
Nahtic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nahtic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Nahtic working a defensive guard here.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poirier stands and throws Nahtic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Nahtic in a clinch.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahtic avoids it.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to break the clinch but Poirier is controlling the position.
Poirier wants a takedown.
Nahtic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nahtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nahtic misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Nahtic.
Poirier misses with some punches.
Poirier scores with a shoulder strike.
Nahtic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Poirier lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nahtic is pushing Poirier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nahtic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Nahtic.
Poirier slowing the pace effectively.
Nahtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Poirier.
Nahtic throws an elbow that misses.
Poirier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nahtic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poirier has Nahtic pressed against the cage, preventing Nahtic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nahtic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Poirier scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nahtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nahtic misses with an elbow strike.
Poirier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Nahtic, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Poirier wants to free his trapped foot but Nahtic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nahtic wants to get back to full guard.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is defending well.
Nahtic wants to get back to full guard.
Poirier controlling the pace.
Lou Nahtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nahtic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Poirier is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy left from Nahtic finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Poirier.
Well Poirier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Anton Poirier!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Anton Poirier!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anton Poirier!

Anton Poirier wins by unanimous decision!
Anton Poirier is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Anton Poirier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Greene vs Vonshredder
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Poirier scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruben Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Poirier flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivera steps away.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Poirier's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirier tries to avoid it.
Poirier scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivera should have avoided that one.
Rivera throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poirier can pounce on him.
Rivera throws out a leg kick but Poirier moves out of range and Rivera only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Poirier.
Poirier blocks a low kick nicely.
Poirier throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poirier. #T1#
Good leg kick by Poirier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera takes a jab right on the kisser.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Poirier checks it.
Poirier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Rivera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poirier.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poirier.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Poirier counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Rivera misses.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Poirier throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruben Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poirier counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Poirier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming. #T3##CL#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Poirier is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivera throws an elbow but misses.
Rivera lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera lands an elbow that stopped Poirier in his tracks for a moment.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poirier.
Rivera slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Rivera lands a nice elbow.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Rivera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Poirier blocks it with crossed arms.
Poirier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poirier controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poirier.
Rivera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera lands an elbow just above Poirier 's eye. #TD2#
Poirier has hold of one of Rivera's legs. Rivera is fighting the takedown attempt but Poirier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Poirier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Poirier avoids it.
Poirier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poirier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera moves to clinch but Poirier breaks away
enabling Poirier to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Poirier counters with a body kick that stops Rivera in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Poirier.#T1#
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poirier's brow.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poirier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Rivera lands an elbow inside that Poirier shrugs off.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Poirier effectively controlling the action here.
Rivera lands an elbow that stopped Poirier in his tracks for a moment.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poirier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Poirier keeps it at a distance.
Rivera closes the distance but Poirier moves to the side
and Poirier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Poirier scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poirier. That did some damage!
Poirier checks a low kick from Rivera.
Poirier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Poirier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Rivera checks a low kick from Poirier.
Poirier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Poirier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Poirier moves out of range as Rivera throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Poirier.
Rivera tries to clinch but Poirier is having none of it.
It seemed like Poirier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
Rivera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poirier just manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
Poirier lands a high kick!
Rivera wants to clinch but Poirier slips to the side
enabling Poirier to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier connects with the punch.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera tried to counter with a leg kick but Poirier avoided it.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poirier lands the left hand.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirier throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Poirier dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poirier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rivera - the referee stops the clock and Poirier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rivera. Poirier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivera motions for Poirier to come forward. Rivera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera is looking to slow Poirier down with leg kicks.
Rivera's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Rivera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poirier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera tries to clinch up
and Poirier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poirier counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poirier.
Rivera tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rivera clinches.
Poirier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
Poirier managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
Ruben Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivera throws an elbow but misses.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poirier.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poirier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Poirier scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Poirier looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Poirier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Rivera gets a clinch.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
Poirier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivera prevents it.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Anton Poirier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poirier avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Poirier was not able to check.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Rivera gets a clinch. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses
and Poirier counters with a nice body kick.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1-2. Poirier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Poirier.
Poirier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poirier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Poirier.
I've got Poirier 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Poirier scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Modesto.
We've been informed that Poirier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Modesto misses with a hook. Poirier ducked under it nicely.
Modesto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Modesto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Modesto ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Modesto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Modesto.
Poirier connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Modesto misses the target.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Modesto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
Modesto throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier thuds a left hand into Modesto's body.
A jab from Poirier finds it's way through Modesto's defenses.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Modesto looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Modesto looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Modesto misses with a jab to the body
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Modesto against the cage.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modesto.
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Modesto tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Modesto.
Modesto misses with a punch on the inside.
Modesto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poirier as Modesto tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier is looking to slow Modesto down with leg kicks.
Modesto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modesto.
Modesto looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Modesto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Modesto dodges the punch combination from Poirier. #T2#
Modesto misses the jab.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Modesto. That did some damage!
Modesto just misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier scores with a hook to the body. Modesto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modesto.
Modesto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Poirier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Modesto misses with a few strikes there.
Modesto just misses with a punch to the body.
Modesto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Modesto moves away from the strike by Poirier.
Poirier scores with a leg kick.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poirier connects with a jab.
Poirier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Modesto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poirier back to the cage. Modesto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A cross from Poirier lands.#ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!#CL2#
Poirier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Modesto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poirier lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modesto takes a swing at Poirier's ribcage but misses.
Modesto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Poirier doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Modesto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Modesto's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Poirier stalling the fight.
Poirier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hug avoids a wild elbow strike from Poirier.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poirier lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a series of punches but Poirier avoids them all with ease.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier.
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hug back to the cage. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Hug clinches up with Poirier and pushes him back against the cage.
Hug misses with some punches.
Poirier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poirier lands a body shot. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hug.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target. #T1#
Poirier lands with a slapping head kick.
Hug takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Poirier avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poirier.
A left hand lands to the body for Poirier.
Poirier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Poirier digs a good body shot into Hug's ribs.
Poirier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier connects with a solid leg kick.
Poirier connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Poirier has Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poirier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poirier presses Hug against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poirier lands with a light punch inside.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Hug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poirier. #T2#
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Poirier.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poirier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Poirier digs a right hand into Hug's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hug's gas tank.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Hug.
Hug misses with the head strike.
Hug misses with some punches.
Hug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hug has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Poirier - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Poirier. #BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hug misses.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Poirier as he connects with a hook.
Hug bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poirier's head backwards.#T3#
Hug wants to clinch.
Poirier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Poirier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Poirier.#CL2#
Hug has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hug working aggressively here.
Hug misses with some punches.
Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
Poirier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hug misses with a body punch.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
Poirier lands with a left to the head.
Poirier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
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!
Hug drops his hands momentarily and Poirier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poirier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poirier throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Hug tries to move into range but Poirier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poirier moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Hug tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poirier lands with a hook. Hug tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Poirier.
Poirier tests Hug's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier throws a head kick that half lands.
Poirier lands a jab to the nose.
Hug connects with a right hand. Poirier shakes it off.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Hug avoids nicely.
Hug tries to clinch
enabling Poirier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Hug is rocked!
Poirier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hug takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hug wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poirier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hug in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Poirier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hug moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poirier connects with a body shot.
Hug is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hug misses with a straight left.
Hug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poirier.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1-2. Poirier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poirier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Hug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
A lazy left from Hug finds it's target.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Poirier moves away and avoids it.
Hug throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Hug throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
Hug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poirier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hug on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poirier is looking to counter punch.
Poirier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Poirier blocks a jab.
Poirier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poirier, pushing him back against the cage.
Hug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hug swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poirier digs a right hand underneath Hug's ribcage. Hug let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poirier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Anton Poirier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Poirier lands with a light punch inside.
Poirier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poirier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
Poirier lands a nice uppercut.
Poirier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poirier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug is still on wobbly legs! Can Poirier finish him?#BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Poirier throws a leg kick which misses Hug's front leg but catches the back leg as Hug tries to avoid it.
Hug seems to have recovered his senses.
Poirier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
Poirier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poirier, right into the meat.
Poirier fakes the leg kick and cracks Hug in the body.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Hug doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Hug misses the jab.
Poirier slips a jab from Hug.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Poirier.
Hug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poirier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Poirier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poirier.
Hug doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Poirier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hug tries to clinch but Poirier moves away
and Poirier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug connects with a nice looking jab.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poirier lands with a nice body kick.
Hug is looking to clinch.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hug dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
It looked like Poirier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Poirier.
Hug is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier slips under a jab.
Poirier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poirier's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Poirier scores with a body shot.
Poirier connects with a single shot there.
Poirier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Poirier moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Poirier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier throws a good cross that connects.
Poirier defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
Hug takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poirier tests Hug's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hug clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poirier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hug has time to react.
Poirier lands with a shot to the body.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that second round.
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#
Hug tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Poirier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Poirier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug wants to clinch.
Poirier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hug walks into a straight right hand from Poirier.
Hug on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Poirier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Poirier.
Poirier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poirier.
Hug misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hug throws a looping overhand right but Poirier ducks down to avoid it.
Hug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poirier.
Poirier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Poirier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Poirier's shoulder, as Poirier tries to avoid the shot.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Hug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poirier connects with an inside leg kick.
Poirier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hug throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poirier.
Hug throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poirier counters with a thumping low kick.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poirier scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug ducks right into an uppercut from Poirier.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier slips a straight right by Hug.#T2#
Poirier scores with a nice strike.
Poirier takes one on the button.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hug throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Hug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Poirier works over Hug's head and body with a nice combination.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Hug avoids it well.
Poirier stuns Hug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poirier lands with a right hand.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Poirier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Hug throws a looping overhand right but Poirier ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Hug against the cage.
Poirier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Hug lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Hug drives through and clinches with Poirier against the cage.
Hug misses with the head strike.
Poirier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poirier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Poirier cracks Hug with a nice body shot.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Poirier.
Anton Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hug has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Hug prevents a body shot from Poirier.
Poirier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Hug misses with a straight right.
Poirier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hug throws a hook but Poirier avoids it easily.
Poirier lands a really nice looking cross but Hug seems unphased.
Hug misses with a straight right.
Hug gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poirier.
Poirier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hug's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier stuns Hug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hug.
Bear Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poirier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Poirier!
A very excited looking Anton Poirier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Poirier scores with a shot to the body.
Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Poirier lands with a right hand.
Badger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Badger moves away and avoids it.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Crunch! Poirier slams his shin into Badger's torso.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Poirier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badger.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Badger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poirier checks it well.
Badger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poirier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Badger's calf.
Badger misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poirier is able to avoid easily.
Poirier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Poirier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Badger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Poirier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poirier connects with an inside leg kick.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Badger avoids them all with ease.
Badger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Badger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Badger is in Poirier's guard.
Badger trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poirier is pulling down on Badger's head. It's preventing any offense from Badger, at least for the moment.
Poirier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Badger won't allow Poirier to sweep him here.
Poirier is pulling down on Badger's head. It's preventing any offense from Badger, at least for the moment.
Badger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poirier looking for a sweep. Not yet Poirier, not yet.
Badger tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger throws a big right hand that misses.
Poirier pulls Badger in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Badger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poirier is trying to defend but Badger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badger lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Badger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poirier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poirier keeping hold of Badger's head, controlling as best he can.
Badger winds up and cracks Poirier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Badger prevents Poirier from improving his position.#SUB#
Poirier is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Badger has latched onto it... Big trouble! Badger pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Poirier is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Badger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haywood Badger!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Poirier moves away from the strike by Saunders .
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Poirier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Poirier tenderised Saunders 's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poirier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saunders scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saunders .
Saunders scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Poirier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Poirier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Poirier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Saunders .
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier dodges the punch combination from Saunders .
Saunders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saunders misses with a straight right. #CL#
Saunders gets a clinch.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Poirier.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Poirier fails to pull guard.
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poirier tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saunders is defending well.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poirier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saunders 's waist but Saunders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side. #T3#
Saunders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saunders throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Saunders throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Poirier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Saunders .
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Poirier.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Poirier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Poirier.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poirier tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poirier lands with a left to the head.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poirier works on Saunders 's body with a couple of short punches.
Poirier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poirier can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
Poirier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders 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#
Saunders wants to clinch
enabling Poirier to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Saunders moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoirier.
Saunders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Poirier jumps back.
Poirier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saunders 's hands.#ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Poirier.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Poirier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poirier cracks Saunders with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Saunders tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Poirier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Saunders is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Poirier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poirier.
Mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mistry sprawls and moves away.
Mistry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mistry wants to clinch up but Poirier keeps it at a distance.
Mistry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mistry throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Mistry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poirier counters with a stiff right hand.
Mistry wants to clinch.
Poirier is looking to counter punch.
Mistry misses with the combination. #T1#
Mistry cracks Poirier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poirier is defended easily by Mistry.
Poirier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mistry connects with a single shot there.
Poirier slips a jab from Mistry.
Mistry moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Mistry wants to stand back up but Poirier manages to pass into side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Poirier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mistry!
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!
Poirier controlling the pace for now.
Poirier won't let Mistry get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Poirier working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mistry looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Poirier! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anton Poirier!
A very excited looking Anton Poirier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2463 p4p, 125 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 3954 p4p, 0 weight class). Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Toxic Waltz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

185 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs

173 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

Crespo

Poirier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poirier.
Crespo slaps away a takedown attempt from Poirier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.

Crespo tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aldo Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Poirier.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crespo walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.

Crespo clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier is looking for a takedown.
Crespo tries for a takedown. No joy.

Poirier gets control of Crespo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Poirier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is adopting a defensive guard.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Crespo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (3) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier is looking for a sweep.
Poirier is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Crespo tries to advance to mount but Poirier denies him.

Crespo tries for a kimura but Poirier is defending well.
Crespo trying to control the action but Poirier is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poirier is trying to get back to half guard.
Crespo taking a break here but Poirier is having none of it and regains half guard.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Poirier is working away.
Poirier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crespo is working for a kimura but Poirier is defending it quite comfortably.
Poirier wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Crespo wants to control but Poirier is keeping him busy.

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

Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.

Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poirier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wants to get back to full guard.
Poirier keeping hold of Crespo's head, controlling as best he can.

Poirier actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is holding on to half guard well.
Poirier is in trouble now - Crespo has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (6) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier tries to reverse the position but Crespo maintains control.

Crespo working for a submission but Poirier is keeping him at bay.
Poirier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poirier manages to get to full guard.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poirier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poirier 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.

Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (6) vs (2) Poirier

Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crespo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (8) vs (2) Poirier
Crespo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poirier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Poirier works his way to full guard. Good work.

Poirier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poirier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poirier keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poirier is looking to improve his position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Crespo is looking for a kimura but Poirier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.

Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poirier is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Crespo prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poirier.
Crespo advances to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is trying to get back to full guard.

Crespo is working for a kimura but Poirier is defending it quite comfortably.

Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier trying to control here.

Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poirier defends it well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poirier is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Poirier is not content to let Crespo control the position.

Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier controlling the position.
Poirier controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier looking for a sweep. Not yet Poirier, not yet.

Poirier has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crespo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Aldo Crespo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 3647 p4p, 307 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 3893 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Chad VanGaalen - Blonde Hash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

170 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

Slater

Poirier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tim Slater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Slater gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slater (4) vs (0) Poirier
Poirier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Slater controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Poirier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poirier tries to improve position but can't.

Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to improve his position.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the position but Poirier is working away.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poirier tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.

Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater working away.

Slater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there.

Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poirier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Poirier!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (4) vs (2) Poirier
Poirier looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (6) vs (2) Poirier
Slater is fighting to break Poirier's control of his arms but Poirier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poirier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Poirier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poirier keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.

Poirier has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slater should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Poirier has tightened it up now! Slater should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 3052 p4p, 270 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 3639 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
24 yrs
143 lbs

173 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

Rob

Poirier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Rob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Poirier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Poirier
Poirier looking to pass the guard.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.

Rob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poirier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Rob is retaining full guard.
Poirier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poirier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rob's guard.
Rob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rob.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier won't allow Rob to sweep him here.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Rob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poirier defends well.
Rob can't keep his opponent in guard - Poirier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rob is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
Rob is holding on to half guard well.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Poirier has control of the leg.
Poirier trying to advance position but Rob counters by regaining guard.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poirier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rob looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rob looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rob!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (4) vs (2) Poirier
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rob has hold of Poirier's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Poirier tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rob cranks the arm and Poirier screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Poirier, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob very nearly forgot to thank Venom Combat Sports amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anton Poirier (ranked 3642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pedan (ranked 1252 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

Poirier

Pedan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anton Poirier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Pedan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Pedan closes the distance and clinches.
Pedan fails to pull guard.
Pedan goes for a takedown attempt but Poirier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Pedan wants a takedown but no success here.
Anton Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Pedan.
Poirier is looking for a takedown.
Pedan is working for takedown but Poirier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poirier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedan.
Poirier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pedan decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedan controlling the position.
Pedan working a defensive guard here.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedan is retaining full guard.

Poirier drops back looking for a leg! Pedan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedan manages to kick Poirier off! Poirier jumps back into Pedan's guard.
Pedan pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poirier is fighting to break Pedan's control of his arms but Pedan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Pedan keeps moving.
Pedan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poirier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Poirier stands and throws Pedan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poirier (3) vs (0) Pedan
Pedan is trying to control Poirier's posture but Poirier avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poirier tries to advance to mount but Pedan denies him.
What's Pedan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pedan struggling a bit here.

Poirier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poirier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pedan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Poirier (5) vs (0) Pedan
Pedan is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedan gets back to half guard.

Pedan is defending against the submission attempts here by Poirier.
Pedan is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Pedan defends it.
Poirier trying to control the action but Pedan is working from the bottom.
Pedan is trying to control but Poirier passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poirier (8) vs (0) Pedan
Pedan can't do much from the bottom here.
Pedan gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedan tries to roll over but Poirier keeps him under control.

Poirier is looking for a kimura here.
Pedan is looking to improve his position.
Pedan trying to control but Poirier postures up.
Poirier passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poirier (11) vs (0) Pedan
Pedan tries to lock up and control but Poirier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pedan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poirier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pedan is looking to escape.
Pedan regains half guard.
Poirier wants to pass to mount but Pedan is defending the position.
Poirier is working hard here to advance position.
Pedan is doing well to control the position and prevent Poirier from advancing to side control.

Poirier is working for a kimura but Pedan is defending it quite comfortably.

Poirier is looking for a kimura but Pedan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poirier to get the leverage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pedan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pedan 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.
Pedan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedan, not yet.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedan is trying to keep Poirier in close.
Poirier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedan is keeping the position for now.
Poirier preventing the sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poirier postures up.
Poirier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedan is keeping the position for now.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedan controlling the position.
Poirier trying to control but Pedan is working from the bottom.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier is pushing down on Pedan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pedan is fighting to maintain full guard but Poirier has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pedan is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pedan avoid being mounted?
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Pedan defends it.
Pedan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedan tries to roll over but Poirier keeps him under control.
Poirier wants to control but Pedan is keeping him busy.
Pedan wants to control but Poirier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pedan is positioning himself well to prevent Poirier advancing to mount.

Poirier is working for a kimura but Pedan is defending it quite comfortably.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Poirier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poirier uses his free foot to push down on Pedan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poirier (14) vs (0) Pedan
Poirier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pedan is holding on tight.
Pedan tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
Poirier fails to advance to Pedan's back.

Poirier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pedan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pedan wants to control but Poirier is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pedan moves into full guard.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedan trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poirier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poirier (17) vs (0) Pedan

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poirier tries to move to mount but Pedan blocks the move with his legs.

Poirier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pedan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Poirier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pedan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poirier wants to control but Pedan is keeping him busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pedan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poirier moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Poirier (19) vs (0) Pedan
Poirier avoids the attempt from Pedan to control.
Poirier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pedan is looking to escape.
Pedan tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.

Poirier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pedan has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedan is looking to get to half guard.
Pedan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Poirier wants to take a breather but Pedan is having none of it.
Pedan moves into full guard.
Pedan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedan keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Pedan working a defensive guard here.

Poirier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pedan trying to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Poirier 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.
Poirier is fighting to break Pedan's control of his arms but Pedan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Poirier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pedan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pedan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pedan!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poirier (19) vs (4) Pedan
Poirier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pedan seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poirier takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Anton Poirier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Poirier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Poirier lands a big head kick that sends Mistry tumbling to the mat! Poirier takes a step backwards and waves Mistry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mistry is rocked!
Mistry scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Mistry throws out a counter right but Poirier avoids it with no problem.
Mistry misses the jab.
Poirier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier lands with a shot to the body.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.
Poirier just misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Poirier misses with a jab to the body
and Mistry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poirier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and Mistry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poirier moves away from the strike by Mistry.
Mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mistry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Mistry.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Mistry.
Mistry misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Poirier defending well as Mistry loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Mistry.
Mistry connects with a looping right hand.
Mistry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mistry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
Mistry looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Poirier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mistry moves out of range of the strikes.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Mistry avoids it well.
Mistry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mistry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mistry misses with a combination
and Poirier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Poirier throws a head kick but Mistry moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
Mistry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poirier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mistry moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mistry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Mistry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mistry staying out of range there.#T2#
Mistry tries to move into range but Poirier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mistry swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mistry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mistry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mistry is still on wobbly legs! Can Poirier finish him?
Mistry throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Mistry seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Mistry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poirier lands with a nice combination. Mistry backs away looking to recover.
Poirier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mistry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mistry moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Poirier throws a right hand that Mistry ducks under and follows up with a left that Mistry also avoids with ease.
Mistry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
Mistry stuns Poirier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poirier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mistry.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poirier duly obliges.
Poirier lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Mistry staying out of range there.
Mistry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mistry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poirier throws a jab when Mistry was well out of range.
It seemed like Mistry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Mistry.
Poirier connects with a nice looking jab.
Poirier throws a head kick but Mistry moves out of range.
Mistry ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
A little jabbing left from Mistry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mistry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mistry.
Mistry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mistry looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mistry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poirier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Poirier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poirier duly obliges.
Poirier lands an overhand right.
Mistry throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Mistry misses with a looping left.
Poirier misses with a body shot.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry tries to counter with a clinch but Poirier shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Poirier tenderised Mistry's leg. Mistry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poirier punishes Mistry's body with a nice straight punch.
Mistry moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
Mistry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mistry blocks a jab.
Poirier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mistry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mistry scores with a punch to the head.
Mistry cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mistry misses the shot to the body.
Poirier misses with a body kick.
Poirier missing with a left hand there. Mistry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mistry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mistry throws a nice looking combination but Poirier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mistry misses the jab.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Poirier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mistry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Poirier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier swings widly with a right hand
and Mistry counters with a nice uppercut.
Poirier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mistry.
A slow jab from Poirier misses its intended target.
Mistry just misses with a punch to the body.
Mistry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poirier at a distance.
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry misses with a looping left.
Mistry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Mistry is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Poirier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mistry misses with a wild body shot.
Mistry jabs Poirier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mistry can do to turn this around?
Poirier lands a jab to the head.
Poirier connects with a body shot.
Mistry tries to clinch but Poirier is having none of it.
Poirier takes a swing at Mistry's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Poirier lands a left and a right that send Mistry crashing to the mat, dazed. Poirier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Mistry misses.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mistry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poirier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mistry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
Mistry slips a straight right by Poirier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mistry. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Poirier slips under a jab.
Mistry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mistry misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Poirier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
Mistry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mistry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mistry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mistry.
Mistry swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Poirier.
Mistry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Mistry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mistry has Poirier up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Mistry moves out of range.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Mistry moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Mistry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Mistry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mistry unleashes a big counter combination but Poirier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mistry.
Poirier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mistry.
Mistry works over Poirier's head and body with a nice combination.
Poirier throws a hook but Mistry blocks it.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Mistry's shoulder, as Mistry tries to avoid the shot.
Poirier jabs Mistry right on the nose. Mistry blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Poirier there.
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mistry just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mistry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mistry slips under a jab from Poirier.#T4#
Poirier tries to move into range but Mistry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poirier slips a straight right by Mistry.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mistry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mistry loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Poirier misses the target.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mistry throws a right and a left that Poirier avoids nicely.
Mistry throws a hook but Poirier avoids it easily.
Mistry avoids the head kick by Poirier.
Mistry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mistry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mistry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry throws a looping overhand right but Poirier ducks down to avoid it.
Poirier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mistry manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Mistry counters with a nice uppercut.
Mistry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier throws a body punch but Mistry moves out of range.
A jab from Poirier does it's job there.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mistry misses with a hook. Poirier ducked under it nicely.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
Mistry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Poirier.
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Mistry moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.
Mistry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Poirier misses its intended target. #T1#
Poirier misses with a hook
and Mistry counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier needs to keep his hands up - Mistry had a free shot at his head there.
Poirier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mistry throws a nice looking combination but Poirier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mistry throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier throws an off balance right hand
and Mistry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but Mistry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mistry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Mistry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mistry moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mistry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Poirier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mistry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mistry thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mistrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mistry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mistry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mistry scores with a hook.#CL2#
Mistry darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.#BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mistry rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Mistry.
Mistry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Poirier takes one on the button.
Mistry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poirier.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Mistry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier stuns Mistry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mistry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Mistry moved out of range nicely.
Mistry blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Mistry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poirier's head.
Poirier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Mistry moves out of range easily.
Mistry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poirier is looking to land body kicks.
Mistry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poirier.
Anton Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mistry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poirier doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Mistry misses.
Mistry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier moves away from the strike by Mistry.
Poirier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Mistry loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Mistry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mistry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.
Mistry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Poirier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poirier.
Mistry slips a jab from Poirier.
Mistry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kieran Mistry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mistry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mistry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mistry staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Mistry there.
Mistry looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Poirier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poirier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Thrower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thrower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrower throws a lazy head kick
and Poirier counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrower lands a jab to the head.
Poirier sizes up Thrower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Poirier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrower doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Thrower is rocked!
Poirier is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Poirier shuts the power down on Thrower. Lights out, game over! Poirier is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMT 74 Taggart v Wells
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Poirier lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into range.
Poirier misses with a hook
letting Bush counter with a right hand.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Poirier looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poirier.
Poirier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poirier.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier slips under a jab from Bush.
Poirier is looking for the big counter here.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Bush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Poirier misses.
Bush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Poirier is predictable there
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Poirier misses with a body shot.
Poirier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Bush.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush checks the leg kick.
Bush is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
As Poirier looks to move away, Bush throws a big counter combo but Poirier just gets out of the way.#CL#
Bush rushes Poirier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poirier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bush eats them both and turns towards Poirier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Bush scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.#T2#
Good work by Poirier as he checks the leg kick.
Poirier flicks out a counter leg kick but Bush steps away.
Bush tries to bum rush Poirier with a series of wild strikes but Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Bush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poirier.
A jab from Poirier does it's job there.
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bush back to the cage. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush lands with a hook. Poirier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush scores with a kick to the body.
Poirier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Poirier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bush's head.
Poirier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poirier misses the jab.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poirier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier throws a right hand that Bush ducks under and follows up with a left that Bush also avoids with ease.
Poirier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bush's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier moves out of range of the leg kick from Bush.
Poirier misses with a straight right.
Bush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bush misses.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.#T1#
Poirier misses with a low kick.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bush throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Bush.
Poirier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poirier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Bush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Bush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poirier blocks the body kick.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Bush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##CL#
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier takes one to the chin there.
Bush lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush slips a straight right by Poirier.
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poirier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bush throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Bush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Poirier scores with a four punch combination!
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a leg kick.
Bush swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Poirier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Bush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Bush.
Poirier raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poirier throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush scores with a nice strike.
Poirier tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poirier.
Poirier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Bush coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bush.
Poirier misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush. #T1#
Poirier moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Poirier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bush.
Poirier stalks Bush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bush's face. Bush staggers backwards, shaken.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Bush scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bush blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Poirier throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Bush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bush scores with a jab to the head.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a nice body shot.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Bush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poirier doesn't seem phased though.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Poirier backs away, Bush returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poirier motions for Bush to come forward. Poirier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier scores with a nice body kick.
Bush checks a low kick from Poirier.
Bush cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Poirier punishes Bush's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anton Poirier just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Poirier misses with a head kick.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Bush misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bush counters with a body kick.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush counters with a one-two to the body.
Poirier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poirier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bush blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks the leg kick.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Bush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bush. #T1#
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poirier misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Bush moved away.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poirier just manages to avoid it.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Poirier lands with a straight right. Bush didn't see that one coming.
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Bush avoids the head kick by Poirier. #T2#
Poirier tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush connects with a looping right hand.
Poirier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bush lands with a kick to the temple. Poirier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bush throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and Bush counters with a head kick.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier tries to move into range but Bush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bush had his way with Anton Poirier in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Bush counters with a low kick, right behind Poirier 's knee.
Poirier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Poirier throws a leg kick
and Bush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bush defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bush lands with an overhand left.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bush as he connects with a hook.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Bush scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Poirier throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier lands a jab to Bush's midsection.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Poirier misses the target.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Poirier is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Bush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poirier.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier is looking to score with low kicks.
Anton Poirier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush misses with a looping left.#T2#
Poirier looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Bush misses.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush slips under a jab from Poirier.
Bush scores with a sloppy right hand. Poirier should have avoided that one.
Bush throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Poirier misses with a body kick.
Poirier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Bush counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Poirier goes down! Will Poirier beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Bush blocks a jab.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bush thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poirier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMT 70 Heart v Taggart
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Manpipe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Poirier.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poirier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manpipe on the side of the head.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Manpipe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier missing with a left hand there. Manpipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manpipe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Manpipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Manpipe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manpipe slips under a jab from Poirier.
Manpipe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manpipe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manpipe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manpipe throws a big shot that misses.
Manpipe connects with a body shot.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Manpipe looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Manpipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manpipe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Manpipe thuds his right hand into Poirier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Poirier is rocked!
Manpipe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manpipe momentarily.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Manpipe finish him?
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manpipe.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Poirier blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Poirier tries to work over Manpipe's front leg with a kick but Manpipe checks it.
Poirier throws a good cross that connects.
Manpipe slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poirier.
Manpipe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manpipe swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Poirier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manpipe eats them both and turns towards Poirier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Manpipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manpipe moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier misses with a kick to the body.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poirier lands with a slapping head kick.
Manpipe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poirier doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manpipe back to the ropes. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poirier slips a jab from Manpipe.
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manpipe throws an overhand right that lands on Poirier's shoulder, as Poirier tries to avoid the shot.
Manpipe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poirier can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Manpipe throws a solid leg kick but Poirier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manpipe.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Manpipe moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Manpipe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier misses with a looping right.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poirier moves out of range as Manpipe strikes.
Poirier moves out of range as Manpipe throws a body kick.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manpipe misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manpipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier throws a body kick that misses
and Manpipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Poirier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manpipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poirier throws out a counter right but Manpipe avoids it with no problem.
Poirier throws out a powerful jab.
Manpipe misses with a body shot.
Manpipe looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier thumps Manpipe with a low kick.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Manpipe misses with a hook. Poirier ducked under it nicely.
Poirier misses with a hook. Manpipe ducked under it nicely.
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poirier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manpipe lands a slapping body shot.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manpipe cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Poirier coming out on top.
Manpipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier fakes the leg kick and cracks Manpipe in the body.
Poirier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poirier just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Manpipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Anton Poirier's cut even more.
Manpipe connects with a jab.#T1#
Manpipe looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Manpipe moves out of range as Poirier throws a body kick.
Manpipe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poirier slips under a jab from Manpipe.#KD#
Poirier ducks into a a hook from Manpipe and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Manpipe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poirier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manpipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
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!
Manpipe misses with a low kick.
Manpipe staying out of range there.
Manpipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier throws a big counter head kick but Manpipe avoids it with no problem.
Manpipe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poirier is able to avoid easily.
Manpipe scores with a hook to the body. Poirier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Manpipe has Poirier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Manpipe misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Manpipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poirier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manpipe backwards. #T2#
Poirier wants to get back to striking at distance but Manpipe won't allow it.
Poirier is trying to push Manpipe away but Manpipe has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manpipe stalling in the clinch but Poirier improves position.
Manpipe lands a left hand.
Manpipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Manpipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
A jab from Manpipe misses.
Poirier looks to throw a body kick
and Manpipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Poirier slips under a jab from Manpipe.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Poirier.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manpipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Manpipe looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
The cut above Anton Poirier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poirier slips a jab from Manpipe.
Poirier misses with a straight left.
Manpipe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manpipe loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
Manpipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Manpipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Manpipe will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Poirier throws a right and a left that Manpipe avoids nicely.
Manpipe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Manpipe finds it's target.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Manpipe avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manpipe, as that shot connected.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Manpipe.
Manpipe lands a jab to the head.
Poirier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manpipe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Manpipe moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poirier.
Manpipe looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Poirier misses with a body kick.
Poirier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manpipe moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier moves away from the strike by Manpipe.
Manpipe avoids the body shot from Poirier.
Manpipe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poirier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manpipe with a hook.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manpipe eats them both and turns towards Poirier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1##KD#
Manpipe throws out a head kick that Poirier doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Poirier crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Poirier's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Manpipe misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Manpipe counters with a big right hand that sends Poirier crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Manpipe takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Randy Manpipe!
Randy Manpipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMT 65 Magnavox v Shanks 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Summers swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Summers blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier backing away here, and Summers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poirier throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Summers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Poirier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Summers moved away.
Summers throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier. #CL2#
Summers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poirier is trying to break the clinch but Summers is controlling him.
I was talking to Poirier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Poirier scores with a shot to the side of Summers's head.
Poirier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Summers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Poirier throws a combination. Summers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Summers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Summers misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier is looking for a counter combo.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poirier checks it well.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers wants to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch position.
Poirier blocks the body kick.
Poirier throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Poirier moves out of range of the body kick from Summers. #CL2#
Summers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poirier, pushing him back against the ropes.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Poirier avoids the damage to the body.
Summers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
Summers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Poirier wants to get back to striking at distance but Summers won't allow it. #BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Poirier pushes Summers away with a front kick.
Summers fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Summers has Poirier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Poirier is looking to break free of the clinch but Summers has double underhooks.
Poirier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier is looking to break free of the clinch but Summers has double underhooks. #BC#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Summers thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Poirier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poirier.
Poirier scoring well with a low kick there.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
Poirier is looking to counter with head kicks.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poirier thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers is looking to land body kicks.
Poirier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Summers just manages to avoid it.
Poirier dips to his left and cracks Summers with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kieran Summers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poirier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Summers has managed to clinch.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Summers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers prevents Poirier from breaking the clinch.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Summers.
Poirier working hard to break the clinch.
Summers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poirier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poirier.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Summers.
Poirier avoiding damage as Summers throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Summers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poirier tries to circle away but Summers has him pinned against the ropes.
Summers lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Summers is leaning against Poirier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Poirier is trying to force a seperation but Summers has the dominant position.#T1#
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Summers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Summers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poirier lunges at Summers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Summers's hand.
A big right from Summers misses.
Summers throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Summers wants to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch position.
Poirier lands a head kick!
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
Poirier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers throws a low kick but Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier cracks Summers with a good jab.
Summers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Summers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier lands a jab-cross combination.
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Summers is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Summers counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Summers throws a nice head kick!
Poirier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poirier moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
Poirier jabs at Summers's body.
Summers throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Summers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poirier throws a solid leg kick but Summers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poirier.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Summers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poirier misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
A lazy left from Poirier finds it's target.
Poirier throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Summers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Poirier. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Summers. That snapped Poirier's head back. #CL2#
Summers moves into range and clinches up with Poirier.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Poirier is trying to force a seperation but Summers has the dominant position.#BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Poirier avoids it.
Summers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers misses with a body shot.
Poirier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Poirier.
Poirier scores with the left hand. Summers knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Summers instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Poirier won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Summers.
A nice left hand lands by Poirier.
Summers prevents Poirier from breaking the clinch.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poirier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anton Poirier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
That's time! Poirier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Poirier.
Despite the aggression on Summers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Poirier.
Summers scores with a spinning back kick!
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Summers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier lands the left hand.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Summers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poirier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Summers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poirier moves forwards but Summers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier misses with a looping right.#T1#
Poirier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poirier lands a high kick!
Poirier looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
Summers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Poirier blocks it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Poirier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Summers.
Summers throws a front kick that sends Poirier stumbling back into the ropes.
Summers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poirier at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Summers gets a clinch.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Poirier controls his hands.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Poirier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Summers. #T2#
Poirier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Summers has him pressed against the ropes.
Poirier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Poirier avoids the damage to the body.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poirier is defending well for now.
Summers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Summers on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Summers looks to land a body kick but Poirier moved away.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Poirier's torso.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Poirier scores with a four punch combination!
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kieran Summers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Poirier
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirier lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Summers tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Summers has closed the distance and engaged Poirier in a clinch.
Kieran Summers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poirier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier is trying to push Summers away but Summers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Summers keeps control of Poirier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Poirier has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Poirier tries to circle away but Summers has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Summers dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
It seemed like Summers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Summers tries to clinch but Poirier is having none of it.
It looked like Poirier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Summers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Summers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Poirier misses its target.#CL2#
Summers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poirier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Summers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Summers misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Summers lands a nice uppercut.
Summers throws an elbow but it misses.
Poirier tries to break free but Summers pushes him back against the ropes.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Poirier wants to get back to striking at distance but Summers won't allow it.
Summers blocking some punches.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Summers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirier circles away.
Poirier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Summers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers feints a jab promting Poirier to slip. Summers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Poirier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poirier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Summers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Summers!
After winning the bout, Kieran Summers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMT 60 Jernit v Yeily
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Torrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Torrez thinks about the counter body kick.
Torrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Torrez avoids a kick to the body.
Poirier moves out of range as Torrez throws a body kick.
Poirier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Torrez misses.
Torrez defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
Torrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poirier to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poirier.
Torrez tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Torrez moves out of range easily.
Torrez misses with a kick to the body.
Torrez misses with a head kick.
Poirier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torrez is looking to score with low kicks.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez misses with a body kick.#T1#
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Torrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poirier.
Torrez throws a low kick but Poirier moves out of range easily.
Torrez throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
Torrez cracks Poirier with a good jab.
Torrez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torrez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Torrez misses.
Torrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poirier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Torrez moves out of range.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez staying out of range there.
Torrez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torrez counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Torrez ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
A low kick from Poirier is predictable there
and Torrez counters with a good, hard body kick but Poirier shrugs it off. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Poirier.
Torrez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poirier if he has to take too many more of those.
Torrez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poirier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torrez.
That kick from Torrez tenderised Poirier's leg. Poirier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier connects with a nice looking jab.
Poirier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrez finds it's way round the side to connect with Poirier's head.
Poirier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Winds of Winter in the buildup to the fight.
Poirier scores with a nice body kick.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
Torrez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Torrez.
Poirier throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier misses with a kick to the body.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Torrez's shoulder, as Torrez tries to avoid the shot.
Torrez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Poirier blocks it well.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
Torrez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Poirier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torrez throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Torrez.
Poirier misses with a looping right.
Torrez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Torrez with a hook.
Torrez works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
Poirier lands with an uppercut that bounces Torrez off the ropes and back into range.
Torrez jabs at Poirier's body.
Torrez misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Torrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torrez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poirier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Torrez moves out of range easily.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Torrez throws a low kick but Poirier moves out of range easily.
Torrez thows a body kick. Poirier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torrez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torrez looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier lands the left hand.
Torrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torrez scores with a push kick.
Torrez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torrez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.
Poirier lands with an overhand left.
Torrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Torrez moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
Poirier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Torrez.
Poirier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torrez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Torrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Torrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrez tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poirier misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torrez.
Poirier throws a poor cross that misses
and Torrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Torrez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eugenio Torrez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Poirier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poirier takes a swing at Torrez's ribcage but misses.
Poirier connects with a crisp jab.
Poirier jabs Torrez right on the nose. Torrez blinks but takes it well.
Poirier avoids a kick to the body.
Torrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier cracks a nice hook into Torrez's ribs.
Torrez misses with a straight left.
Poirier connects with a right hand. Torrez shakes it off.
Torrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poirier.
Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Torrez tried to score with a low kick but Poirier checks it.
Poirier scores with a leg kick.
Poirier throws a leg kick
and Torrez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poirier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrez looks to land a body kick but Poirier moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torrez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Poirier throws a hook but Torrez avoids it easily.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torrez throws a nice looking combination but Poirier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Torrez.
Poirier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torrez lands a body shot.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
Poirier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poirier moves out of range of the body kick from Torrez.
Torrez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier scores with a shot to the body.
Torrez misses with a body kick.
Poirier pushes Torrez away with a front kick.
Torrez misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.#T2#
Torrez tries to land a leg kick but Poirier saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
A good leg kick by Poirier.
Torrez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Poirier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torrez scoring well with a low kick there.
Poirier looks to throw the jab but Torrez is out of range.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Torrez moved away.
Torrez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Torrez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torrez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torrez, right into the meat.
Torrez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anton Poirier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Torrez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Torrez slams his shin into Poirier's torso.
Poirier throws a right hand that Torrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Torrez also avoids with ease.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Torrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Torrez staying out of range there.
Torrez drops his hands momentarily and Poirier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poirier throws a sloppy body shot
and Torrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Torrez throws a head kick that half lands.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torrez avoids the head kick by Poirier.
Torrez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torrez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Torrez.
Poirier looks to land a right hand but Torrez moved out of range.
Torrez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poirier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torrez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poirier's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torrez.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Torrez. #T1#
Torrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torrez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poirier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torrez throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torrez counters with a nice leg kick.
Torrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torrez swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poirier.
Torrez misses with a low kick.
Torrez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torrez is looking to land body kicks.
Torrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier throws a big counter combination but Torrez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Torrez avoids them all with ease.
Poirier swings for the body but Torrez moves out of range.
Poirier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torrez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torrez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Torrez moved away.#T2#
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but Torrez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torrez! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poirier's sensitive parts.
Torrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torrez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poirier lands a jab-cross combination.
Poirier throws the kick towards the body but Torrez avoids it.
Torrez misses with a body kick.
Torrez misses with a head kick.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrez circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrez throws a counter combo.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Torrez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier misses with a jab to the body
and Torrez counters with a left to the body.
Torrez throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Torrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torrez scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Eugenio Torrez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Torrez throws the kick towards the body but Poirier avoids it.
Poirier misses with a kick to the body.
Torrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Good leg kick by Torrez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poirier lands a jab to Torrez's midsection.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Poirier scores with a three punch combo!
Torrez lands a nice hook to Poirier's body. Poirier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
Torrez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a low kick but Torrez moves out of range easily.
Torrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torrez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poirier blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poirier.
Torrez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrez.
Torrez blocks a jab.
Poirier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torrez throws a head kick that misses.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Torrez.
Poirier blocks the body kick.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torrez momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Torrez.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torrez counters with a body kick.
Torrez scoring well with a low kick there.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poirier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poirier moves away from the strike by Torrez.
Poirier moves out of range of the strikes.
Torrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier. #T2#
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Torrez.
Poirier scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrez scoring well with a low kick there.
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torrez.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Torrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poirier.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Torrez tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poirier tries to bum rush Torrez with a series of wild strikes but Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Poirier misses.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Poirier checks it.
A quick step to the side and Poirier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torrez tries to land a leg kick but Poirier saw it coming and moves away.
Poirier throwing a counter right hand but Torrez manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrez avoids the head kick by Poirier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poirier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Eugenio Torrez!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Anton Poirier!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Anton Poirier!

Anton Poirier wins by split decision!
In his post fight interview, Anton Poirier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMT 55 Deal v Yeily
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Poirier has MC up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MC avoids the head kick by Poirier.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MC scores with a nice head shot.
Poirier swings for the body but MC moves out of range.
MC ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but MC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
MC thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poirier!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier jabs MC to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for MC, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poirier.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
MC connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1##CL#
MC has Poirier up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
MC missing with knees to the body.
MC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poirier tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the ropes.
Poirier is looking to break free of the clinch but MC has double underhooks.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from MC.
MC controlling the action here for a moment.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
Poirier is trying to break free.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier wants to break free but MC has control. #T2#
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Poirier told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.#BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
MC lands a head kick. Poirier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MC throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier dodges the punch combination from MC.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lunges at MC with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MC's hand.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Poirier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MC misses the shot to the body.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
As Poirier looks to move away, MC throws a big counter combo but Poirier just gets out of the way.
MC throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a series of strikes that have Poirier backpedaling.
Poirier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MC ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and MC counters with a solid body kick.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier misses with a leg kick.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MC circles away quickly and effectively.
MC tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MC looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?#T1#
MC on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poirier misses with a low kick.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from MC misses.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MC checks it well.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
MC lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MC checks a low kick from Poirier.
Poirier drops his hands momentarily and MC takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MC avoids a punch combination nicely.
MC lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Poirier misses with a left hand
and MC counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from MC does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MC, right into the meat.
Poirier takes a swing at MC's ribcage but misses.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
MC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier cracks the inside of MC's front leg.
MC lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lands a nice hook to MC's body. MC takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of MC's head but MC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Poirier catches MC right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MC was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
MC tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MC scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MC moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Poirier moves out of range as MC strikes.
Poirier throws a wild body kick that MC sees coming a mile off.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and MC counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier throws the kick towards the body but MC avoids it.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from MC does no damage.
MC throws a leg kick that misses.
MC lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Poirier.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MC connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MC is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poirier throws out a leg kick but MC moves out of range and Poirier only half commits.
MC seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poirier slips under a jab from MC.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poirier!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by MC.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
A punch combination from MC misses.
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Poirier throws a right hand that MC ducks under and follows up with a left that MC also avoids with ease.
MC misses with a straight left.
Poirier throws a jab when MC was well out of range.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
MC connects with a single shot there.
MC thows a left - swing and a miss!
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. MC moves away and avoids it.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC slips a jab from Poirier.
Poirier throws a right and a left that MC avoids nicely.
MC connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MC throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier throws an off balance right hand
enabling MC to counter with a crisp jab.
MC tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from MC.
MC darts in trying to clinch
and Poirier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MC slips a straight right by Poirier.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier loads up on a big right hand but MC slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws out a loose jab but MC uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like MC was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poirier.
Poirier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MC is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poirier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier lands a nice looking kick to the body. MC takes a step back to recover.
MC lands with a nice combination. Poirier backs away looking to recover.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from MC.
MC digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MC misses with a wild combination.
Poirier misses with a hook
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MC looks to land a combination. Poirier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MC misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
MC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by MC!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and MC moves out of range easily.
A cross from MC lands.
A head kick from Poirier lands but MC takes it in his stride. #T2#
MC lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and MC counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at MC to acknowledge the strikes.
Poirier throws a head kick but MC moves out of range.
MC lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MC stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MC is looking to clinch.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch but MC swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier tries to bum rush MC with a series of wild strikes but MC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Poirier misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MC throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MC slips under a jab.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC had his way with Anton Poirier in that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Poirier defending well as MC loads up on a big left hand.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier cracks MC with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier works MC's body with a nice hook.
MC scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for MC.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
MC has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier looks to throw the jab but MC is out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Poirier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MC moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MC takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MC takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC with a jab.
MC moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
MC lands with a cross.
MC misses with a two punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MC throws a right hand that Poirier ducks under and follows up with a left that Poirier also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MC.
Poirier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
MC throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MC shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but MC moved away.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. MC does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier thuds a left hand into MC's body.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MC defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
MC throws a big counter combination but Poirier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MC looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Poirier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poirier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Hesa MC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hesa MC.
Well MC has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hesa MC!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapaldi.
Poirier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kapaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier throws a series of punches but Kapaldi avoids them all with ease.
Kapaldi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poirier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
It looked like Kapaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Poirier down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Poirier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Kapaldi scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kapaldi walks into a jab.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Poirier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poirier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapaldi finds it's way round the side to connect with Poirier's head.
Poirier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Kapaldi moves away and avoids it.
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poirier takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Poirier tried to score with a low kick but Kapaldi checks it.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi is looking to wear down Poirier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poirier.
Poirier misses with a right hand
and Kapaldi counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Poirier down.
Poirier thows a leg kick but Kapaldi checks it
and Kapaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poirier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Poirier off balance momentarily.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Poirier's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Kapaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poirier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Good leg kick by Kapaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poirier connects with a single shot there.
Poirier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poirier checks it well.
Poirier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poirier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kapaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Poirier's front leg.
Poirier throws a good cross that connects. #KD2#
Poirier lands a big head kick that sends Kapaldi tumbling to the mat! Poirier takes a step backwards and waves Kapaldi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Poirier.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poirier throws an off balance right hand
and Kapaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Poirier moved away.
Poirier avoids a kick to the body.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
A right-left combo lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poirier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poirier.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kapaldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poirier throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Poirier only half commits.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poirier.
Kapaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poirier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapaldi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poirier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kapaldi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Poirier avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kapaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Kapaldi throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Poirier.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poirier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poirier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Poirier down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi lands with a cross. #T1#
Kapaldi scores with a one two! Poirier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Poirier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poirier just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kapaldi checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Poirier's belly button to the back.
Poirier misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Kapaldi lands a slapping body shot.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poirier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier misses with a left hand
enabling Kapaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kapaldi digs a good body shot into Poirier's ribs.
Kapaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Kapaldi tenderised Poirier's leg. Poirier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi pushes Poirier away with a front kick.#T2#
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kapaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poirier at a distance.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Kapaldi slips a jab from Poirier.
As Poirier backs away, Kapaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Poirier off balance momentarily.
Poirier lands with an overhand left.
Kapaldi scores with a body shot.
Kapaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kapaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kapaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poiriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Kapaldi thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
Poirier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kapaldi with a hook.
Poirier connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Poirier down.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kapaldi scores with a body shot.
Poirier throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Poirier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poirier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Poirier misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi scores with a jab.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kapaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kapaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poirier misses with a double jab
letting Kapaldi counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Kapaldi - just one landing.
Kapaldi blocks a head kick by Poirier. #T4#
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Poirier misses
and Kapaldi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poirier's head backwards.
Kapaldi thows a body kick. Poirier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Poirier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poirier down.
Kapaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Poirier in the body.
Poirier needs to keep his hands up - Kapaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Kapaldi lands a high kick!
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poirier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poirier. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kapaldi lands a jab.
Poirier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poirier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kapaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kapaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kapaldi works the jab nicely.
Poirier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poiriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Kapaldi avoids nicely.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier throws a leg kick but Kapaldi checks it.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kapaldi scores with a head kick.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Poirier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poirier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kapaldi has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Kapaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
Kapaldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poirier tries to bum rush Kapaldi with a series of wild strikes but Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier is looking to land body kicks.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kapaldi checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick
and Kapaldi counters with a solid body kick.
Kapaldi cracks a nice hook into Poirier's ribs.
Kapaldi scores with a hook.
Poirier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kapaldi can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi lands a front kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Poirier tries to bum rush Kapaldi with a series of wild strikes but Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poirier throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Good exchange - Kapaldi coming out on top.
Kapaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poirier's calf.
Donk. Kapaldi catches Poirier right on the button with a cross.
Kapaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poirier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick which misses Poirier's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirier tries to avoid it.
Kapaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
That kick from Kapaldi tenderised Poirier's leg. Poirier is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Poirier catches Kapaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kapaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poirier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kapaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Kapaldi jabs Poirier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poirier throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Poirier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Poirier's front leg.
Kapaldi throws a shot from downtown. Poirier moves away and avoids it.
Poirier throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Kapaldi - just one landing.
Poirier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Poirier.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Poirier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poirier lands with a cross.
Poirier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Poirier moved away.
Kapaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kapaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poirier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi lands with a straight right. Poirier didn't see that one coming.
Kapaldi lands a head shot.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poirier misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kapaldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poirier. That did some damage!
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Poirier.
Poirier throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Poirier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Poirier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poirier blocks a jab.
Poirier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poirier throws a wild body kick that Orlov sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Orlov swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range. #T1#
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poirier.
Orlov jabs Poirier right on the nose. Poirier blinks but takes it well.
Poirier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orlov moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Poirier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Poirier cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range. #T2#
Poirier looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Poirier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Poirier.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poirier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Poirier moves out of range and Orlov only half commits.
A jab from Orlov misses.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Nice defenses there by Poirier.
Poirier is looking to land body kicks.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Orlov ducks right into an uppercut from Poirier.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlov momentarily.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming.
Orlov cracks Poirier with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov blocks a low kick nicely.
Orlov is looking for a counter combo.
Poirier moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Poirier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poirier slips under a jab.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Poirier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Poirier throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Poirier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Poirier is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a body kick that stops Poirier in his tracks momentarily.
Orlov blocks a leg kick.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
Orlov punishes Poirier's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier throws a leg kick which misses Orlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlov tries to avoid it.
Poirier throws a lazy body kick
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Poirier's head back.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Poirier throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Orlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Poirier lands a nice shot to the body.
Poirier misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Poirier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Poirier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier slips a straight right by Orlov.
Poirier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Poirier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier misses with a right hand
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier misses with a lunging right hand
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Poirier moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Boris Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poirier lands a jab.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poirier defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Poirier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Poirier checks it.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Poirier checks the leg kick.
Poirier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Orlov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.#T2#
Poirier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Orlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Poirier's body. Poirier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Poirier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poirier.
Poirier throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poirier throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Orlov. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poirier throws a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Poirier with an uppercut!
Poirier throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poirier has time to react.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch lands to the side of Poirier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Orlov.
Poirier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poirier takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poirier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Orlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Orlov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poirier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Poirier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Poirier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Poirier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlov is out of range and Poirier settles back down.
Poirier misses with a low kick.
Orlov swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Orlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Orlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov throws a leg kick but Poirier checks it.
Orlov throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Poirier coming out on top.
Poirier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poirier scores with a shot to the body.
Poirier staying out of range there.
It seemed like Poirier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov walks into a jab.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Poirier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poirier's head.#T1#
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poirier cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Poirier wants to land a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poirier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orlov has got the better of the exchanges.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poirier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov tries to bum rush Poirier with a series of wild strikes but Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
Orlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poiriers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poirier defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poirier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poirier.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poirier lands a jab to Orlov's midsection.
Poirier lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Poirier misses the target.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poirier on the side of the head.
Poirier cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poirier misses with a looping right.
Boris Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poirier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Poirier misses.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Poirier. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Orlov.
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Poirier.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Poirier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poirier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlov's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Orlov.
Well Orlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
Our winner, Boris Orlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Poirier lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poirier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.
Poirier tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen lands a head shot.#TD2#
Allen scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Poirier blocks nicely.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Allen advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Allen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poirier to see if he's OK.
Allen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Allen working the ground and pound from side control.
Allen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Poirier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Poirier's coaches at Wilder MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Poirier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen lands some shots froms side control.
Allen lands a few punches from side control.
Allen happy to just control the position for now.
Allen has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Allen looking to finish Poirier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poirier!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Allen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Poirier turns into him and now he's in Allen's guard.
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!#SUB#
Poirier drops back looking for a leg! Allen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allen manages to kick Poirier off! Poirier jumps back into Allen's guard.
Allen 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.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Allen has locked up a guillotine! Allen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Poirier is holding on here and Allen must be using up a lot of energy. Poirier has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Allen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamar Allen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Poirier stuns Eggman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eggman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poirier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poirier.
Eggman shoots in but Poirier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poirier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eggman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poirier.
Poirier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eggman's hands.
Eggman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eggman tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
Eggman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Poirier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poirier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eggman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Anton Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.#T1#
Poirier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eggman dives in and grabs Poirier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poirier pushes down on Eggman's head and hops out.
Poirier is looking to counter punch.
Eggman is looking to clinch.
A cross from Poirier lands.
Eggman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
Eggman needs to keep his hands up - Poirier had a free shot at his head there.
Eggman tries to clinch but Poirier is having none of it.
Poirier scoring well with a low kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poirier. Eggman shrugs it off though.
Eggman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poirier delivers a nice body kick.
Poirier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Eggman tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Poirier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Eggman throws a right and a left that Poirier avoids nicely.
It looked like Poirier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eggman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eggman moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eggman misses with a takedown attempt - Poirier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Poirier.
Eggman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poirier connects with a body shot that sends Eggman's belly button to the back.
Poirier scores with a head kick.
Eggman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Poirier jabs Eggman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poirier throws a big shot that misses.
Poirier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Poirier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eggman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poirier.
Jab from Poirier.
Eggman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poirier pinned against the cage. Poirier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poirier lands a right hook to the body.
Eggman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eggman drops his hands momentarily and Poirier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eggman misses with a head kick.
Eggman shoots for a double leg takedown but Poirier sprawls well. He's pushed Eggman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eggman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poirier can pounce on him. #T4#
Poirier lands a high kick!
Poirier misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eggman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poirier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Eggman tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eggman is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Eggman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Eggman walks into a jab.
Eggman tries a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Poirier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poirier connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Poirier.
Poirier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poirier wants it to stay on the feet.
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poirier lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Poirier dominated that round.
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#
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eggman unleashes a big counter combination but Poirier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eggman can do to turn this around?
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eggman goes for a double leg but Poirier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poirier continues to drive forward.
Eggman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
Poirier digs a good body shot into Eggman's ribs.
Eggman throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Anton Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poirier throws a hook but Eggman avoids it easily.
Poirier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eggman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirier throws out the jab.
Eggman moves away from the strike by Poirier.
Eggman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eggman shoots and misses
and Poirier counters with an outside leg kick.
Eggman swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier lands a body shot. #T1#
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eggman misses with a wild combination.
Poirier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eggman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poirier lands with a shot to the body.
Eggman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poirier is looking to slow Eggman down with leg kicks.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Eggman.
Eggman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eggman moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poirier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poirier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Poirier lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Poirier jabs Eggman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eggman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Poirier is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Eggman.
Eggman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poirier lands a front kick.
Anton Poirier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier tests Eggman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier tests Eggman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poirier scores with a hook.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eggman.
Eggman moves to clinch but Poirier breaks away
and Poirier counters with a nice body shot.
Poirier lands with a right hand.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Eggman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eggman. #T3##TD#
Poirier pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Poirier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Eggman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Poirier's body to avoid the submission. Poirier has instead reached around Eggman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Poirier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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