Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021

Dominick Poirier really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 140.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jasper Harrington was cancelled.

Event: AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Cruzier looks to land a combination but Poirier avoids it well.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Cruzier misses with a double jab.
Cruzier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Cruzier does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Cruzier. Those never looked like landing.
Cruzier misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Poirier gets the takedown into side control.
Cruzier is looking to get back to his feet here but Poirier is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cruzier's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Poirier is working for a rear naked choke. Cruzier is not defending it well and Poirier has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cruzier refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cruzier's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

Event: AFC FN 4-Willington vs Ronaldo
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Hitler throws a leg kick but Poirier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poirier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hitler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Poirier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hitler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hitler is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poirier prevents Hitler from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poirier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitler ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Hitler throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range. #T1#
Hitler lands with a good body shot.
Hitler leaves Poirier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitler wants to counter the offense by Poirier and move into the clinch position.
Poirier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hitler.
Hitler wants to slow Poirier down by chopping away at his legs.
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitler thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Hitler tries to work over Poirier's front leg with a kick but Poirier checks it.
Hitler throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Poirier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hitler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hitler 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.#SUB#
Poirier seems to be working for a kimura but Hitler defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Hitler is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poirier if he has to take too many more of those.
Hitler throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Poirier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitler wants to stand and escape but Poirier is having none of it.
Poirier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Poirier lands a couple of elbows.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Poirier gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hitler throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Poirier's head.
Hitler looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Poirier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poirier.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hitler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Poirier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poirier looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Hitler.
Hitler delivers a nice body kick.
Hitler throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
Hitler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hitler duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adolf Hitler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Poirier blocks a head kick by Hitler.
Hitler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitler tries to score with a low kick but Poirier moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitler.
Hitler throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range. #TD#
Poirier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitler sprawls well initially but Poirier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poirier prevents Hitler from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Poirier is trying to work for a kimura but Hitler is defending well. #T1#
Poirier stops Hitler from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitler scores with a kick to the body.
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Poirier shoots in and bounces Hitler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hitler wants to stand up but Poirier is controlling him.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Poirier passes into half guard.
Poirier working over Hitler with some ground and pound. Hitler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hitler tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##ES2#
Hitler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Poirier is on him like a limpet, forcing Hitler back against the cage.#BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Poirier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hitler!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Poirier drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Hitler's face as Poirier controls the position.
Poirier prevents Hitler from escaping the position.
Poirier controls the position.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Poirier controls the position.
Hitler is trying to buck Poirier off.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitler misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Poirier counters with a takedown into side control.
Poirier wants to control but Hitler is keeping him busy.
Hitler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hitler tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Poirier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hitler is covering up but some of the strikes from Poirier are getting through and doing damage.
Hitler is trying to get back to his feet but Poirier has full control of the position and if anything, Hitler has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Hitler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet.
Poirier tries to get the hooks in deep but Hitler pushed the leg off.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Poirier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hitler is trying to stand up here but Poirier is controlling him well. #ES2#
Hitler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Poirier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hitler is trying to get back to his feet.
Dominick Poirier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Hitler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitler pushes Poirier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poirier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poirier controls the position.
Hitler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poirier controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poirier is able to avoid easily.
Hitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Hitler. #TD#
Poirier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hitler tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poirier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Hitler wants to get back to his feet.
Hitler won't allow Poirier to pass to mount.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poirier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitler thumps Poirier with a low kick.
Hitler throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
Poirier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Hitler is trying to force a seperation but Poirier has the dominant position.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Hitler holds him up against the cage and eventually Poirier drops back down to his feet. #T3##TD#
Poirier pulls guard.
Hitler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poirier's guard.
Poirier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hitler won't allow Poirier to sweep him here.
Hitler wants to get up but he can't break Poirier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Poirier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hitler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitler throws a solid leg kick but Poirier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hitler.
Poirier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitler manages to circle out of the way.
Hitler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poirier doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poirier rather than just go for the knockout.
Hitler throws a leg kick but Poirier checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitler connects with a body shot.
Hitler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolf Hitler.
I think Hitler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adolf Hitler!
Adolf Hitler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'DOMINICK CRUZ, I AM COMING FOR YOU BABY!'.

Event: AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poirier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poirier on his heels. He'll look to pass Poirier's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Poirier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Poirier pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poirier.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poirier is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Poirier manages to mount him!
Taylor is just holding on here. Poirier manages to take his back. #T3##SUB#
Poirier is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Taylor won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Poirier off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

Event: AFC Kickboxing Event
Date: Mar 09, 2021

#R1#
Moxley misses with a hook.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Moxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poirier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moxley with a hook.
Poirier blocks a jab.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Poirier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Moxley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.#T1#
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poirier is looking to clinch.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
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 with a looping right.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Moxley moved away.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moxley lands with a shot to the body.
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirier.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.#T2#
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Poirier moves out of range of the strikes.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Poirier rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.
Moxley lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier ducks right into an uppercut from Moxley .
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley .
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Moxley back into the cage.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley blocks an elbow strike.
Moxley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Moxley 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier slips a straight right by Moxley .
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley scores with the left hand. Poirier knows he should have avoided that one.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxley scores with a punch to the head.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Poirier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Poirier clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Moxley blocks a low kick nicely.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moxley scores with a hook to the body. Poirier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Poirier staying out of range there.
Moxley misses with a right hand
and Poirier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poirier blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Poirier clinches up against the cage.
Poirier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moxley up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Poirier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Moxley tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Moxley misses with a straight left. #T1#
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Moxley .
Poirier cracks a nice hook into Moxley 's ribs.
Poirier moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley connects with a crisp jab.
Poirier slips under a jab.
Poirier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Poirier rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Poirier moves into range and clinches up with Moxley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Poirier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poirier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley 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.#CL2#
Poirier darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Moxley 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 wants to clinch.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Poirier has managed to clinch. #BC#
Moxley manages to break the clinch.
Moxley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moxley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moxley lands with a right hand.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Moxley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moxley .
Moxley jabs Poirier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Moxley tests Poirier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poirier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxley .
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moxley misses with the head strike. #BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier.
Moxley throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Poirier moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Moxley throwing a counter right hand but Poirier manages to avoid it.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second 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. 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#
Poirier defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley slips a jab from Poirier.#CL2#
Poirier has managed to clinch.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moxley .
Moxley is trying to force a seperation but Poirier has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moxley fails to land. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Poirier.
Poirier has Moxley pushed against the cage.
Moxley working aggressively here.
Poirier misses with a body punch.
Dominick Poirier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Poirier keeps control of Moxley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range. #T2#
Moxley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.
Poirier is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Poirier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Moxley misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Poirier counters by moving into the clinch.
Poirier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moxley up against the cage.
Poirier slows down the pace here. #T3#
Poirier lands a nice elbow.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Poirier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poirier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poirier tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Moxley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Poirier wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poirier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dominick Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moxley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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 Luke Moxley .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley , 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !
After the big win, Luke Moxley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ALPHAwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AFC 7- Silvera vs Bateman
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poirier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson takes a little break here. Poirier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poirier to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Poirier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilson 's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wilson ! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Poirier has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Wilson !

Event: AFC FN 3- Pyke vs Bosch
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Poirier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muller wants to stand but Poirier is controlling the position.
Muller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Poirier forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller wants to stand back up but Poirier manages to pass into side control.
Poirier lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Muller is trying to buck Poirier off.#SU2#
Poirier stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poirier.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.#T2#
Muller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poirier throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poirier.#TD2#
Poirier feints and as Muller raises his hands in defense, Poirier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poirier is controlling him.
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller is wriggling around but Poirier manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
Poirier is trying to control the action in half guard but Muller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirier on the ground.
Poirier works his way into side control.
Muller is being controlled here. #SU2#
Poirier decides to stand back up.
Muller throws a series of strikes that have Poirier backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Poirier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poirier.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Poirier manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier wants to take a breather but Muller is having none of it. #T4#
Poirier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muller!
Poirier controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Poirier working for a guillotine from mount but Muller is in no mood to give up.
Muller tries to buck Poirier off but he can't manage it.
Poirier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poirier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poirier wants to control the pace but Muller is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Muller cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tom Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muller throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Poirier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poirier is standing up over Muller. Muller looks to escape but Poirier dives into side control. #REVR#
Poirier looks up at the clock and then as Muller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poirier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
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!
Poirier wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet here but Poirier is keeping cool and he's managed to take Muller's back.#T1##SUB2#
Poirier has got one arm under Muller's chin. This could be trouble... Muller trying to control the other hand but Poirier gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Muller has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

Event: CPFC 4 - Mazepin vs Goebbels
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Poirier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poirier is in Hernandez's guard.
Poirier is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Poirier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Poirier is controlling him well.
Hernandez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez is controlling Poirier's trapped leg to prevent Poirier from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Poirier is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poirier advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Poirier tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Poirier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Poirier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Poirier decides to stand back up.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Hernandez backing away here, and Poirier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernandez duly obliges.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Poirier counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier advances to half guard.
Poirier is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Poirier.
Poirier trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez pushes Poirier off looking to stand but Poirier dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poirier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernandez!
Poirier trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it. #T3#
Poirier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hernandez regains half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Poirier content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
Poirier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poirier connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Poirier controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself. #SU#
Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Poirier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poirier showed some decent athleticism there.

Hernandez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Poirier is on him like a limpet, forcing Hernandez back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominick Poirier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
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 swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Poirier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hernandez pushes Poirier off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirier circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Poirier moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Poirier on the inside. #TD2#
Poirier is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Poirier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Poirier has passed into half guard!
Dominick Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Poirier is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Poirier keeps him under control.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poirier scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Hernandez kicks Poirier off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hernandez backs off Poirier throws a huge counter combo but Hernandez manages to avoid it all.
Hernandez misses with a combination #TD2#
and Poirier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hernandez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Poirier doesn't defend quickly enough and Hernandez has managed to lock this one up! Can Poirier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hernandez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Hernandez!
Daniel Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!

Event: CPFC 3 - Cooke vs Boaler
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Baked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baked misses with a low kick.
Baked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baked clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baked.
Baked throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baked fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Baked does no damage.
Poirier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baked! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown but Baked shows good takedown defense.
Baked throws a sloppy head kick
and Poirier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poirier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Baked turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baked manages to end up in side control.

Poirier throws Baked to one side and escapes!#TD#
Poirier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baked manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier trying to control but Baked is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baked is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baked looks winded!
Baked looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baked can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Baked managing to control the position.
Baked keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Poirier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baked is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poirier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Baked trying to control the position.
Poirier chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Baked controlling Poirier's posture.
Poirier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baked looking for a sweep. Not yet Baked, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Baked in a clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baked tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier defending well as Baked loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Poirier scores with a takedown into Baked's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Baked keeps moving.
Baked keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Baked trying to keep a closed guard but Poirier is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Baked throws a head kick that misses.
Baked misses with a two punch combination.
Baked blocks a leg kick.
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wake Baked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baked swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Poirier counters by clinching up.
Baked wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Poirier manages to pull guard.
Poirier has control of Baked's left arm, preventing Baked from doing any damage. #SU2#
Baked decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poirier, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baked throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Baked holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominick Poirier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Poirier is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier is trying to control the action in half guard but Baked is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Poirier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier trying to control the action but Baked is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baked wants to get back to full guard but Poirier has mounted him!
Baked is bucking up trying to escape but Poirier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baked is trying desperately to improve position.
Poirier cracks Baked with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Baked 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 stops Baked from getting back to his feet.
Baked wants to get back to full guard but Poirier has passed into side control.
Baked tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.
Baked is breathing heavily.#SU#
Poirier decides to stand back up. Poirier steps back and let's Baked get back to his feet.
Poirier wants to clinch.
As Poirier backs off Baked throws a huge counter combo but Poirier manages to avoid it all.
Baked tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baked. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier throws a counter high kick but Baked was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Baked back into the cage.#TD#
Poirier manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baked content to stall in guard here.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Baked is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poirier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baked defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baked tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baked wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poirier has him pressed against the cage.
Baked takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baked drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poirier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baked is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poirier to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baked has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poirier has Baked pressed against the cage, preventing Baked from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baked can't find room to land a body shot as Poirier controls the action.
Baked fails to pull guard.
Dominick Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wake Baked.#T1#
Poirier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baked has Poirier pushed against the cage.
Baked creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Baked. #TD#
Poirier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baked clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Baked hold on?! Poirier is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Baked wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Poirier is cranking Baked's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Baked! He's tightened the choke and Baked is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

Event: CPFC 1 - Hanson vs Tiili
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1##TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Poirier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poirier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poirier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Poirier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up. #T1#
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poirier sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva wants to control but Poirier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva tries to advance to mount but Poirier denies him. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Poirier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Poirier defends it.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier is looking to escape.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Poirier is defending well. #T3#
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poirier is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Poirier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva prevents Poirier from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Poirier turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Poirier pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Ground and pound from Poirier.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poirier is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Poirier manages to pass to mount!
Silva tries to hold on but Poirier postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Poirier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Poirier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Poirier wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position. #SU2#
Poirier stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Poirier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poirier tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Poirier clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Poirier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poirier tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poirier to the ground. Poirier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poirier counters with a nice body shot.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poirier's waist but Poirier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Poirier wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Poirier rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Poirier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poirier is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Silva 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poirier defends it easily.
Silva is trying to control the position but Poirier postures up. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poirier passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Poirier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Poirier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Poirier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poirier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Poirier defends easily.
Poirier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T1#
Poirier postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Poirier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poirier trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poirier defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Poirier defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Poirier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva looking for a sweep but Poirier has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva wants to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
Poirier content just to control the position here.
Dominick Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Poirier seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Poirier has his back!
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Poirier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Silva trying to control the action but Poirier just sinks the hooks in.
Poirier doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Poirier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poirier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Poirier is trying to get back to full guard.
Poirier lands with a few short shots to the body.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Poirier is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Poirier defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Poirier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Silva!
A victorious Junior Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swinging wildly here. #CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Poirier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Poirier has the dominant position.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson. #TD#
Poirier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Poirier is now in Johnson's guard.#T1#
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Poirier dives into side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Poirier drags him back down.
Poirier trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Poirier prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#SUB#
Poirier looking for the RNC.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Poirier has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier trying to control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poirier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Poirier working for the choke.
Johnson is trapped and Poirier is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Poirier tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Poirier wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Poirier has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Johnson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Poirier gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020

#R1#
Schmidts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poirier on the side of the head. #CL#
Poirier rushes Schmidts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poirier looks to clinch
letting Schmidts counter with a right hand.
Schmidts scores with a sloppy right hand. Poirier should have avoided that one.
Poirier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
Schmidts fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Poirier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Poirier looks to clinch but Schmidts throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Poirier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dicky Schmidts!

Event: OFK 44 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patill but Patill pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow. #TD#
Patill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Patill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Poirier is fighting to break Patill's control of his arms but Patill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Poirier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poirier has managed to get both his arms back between Patill's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill trying to control the position here. #T1#
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patill pulls Poirier in close to his closed guard and prevents Poirier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Poirier avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Poirier gets to his feet - Patill follows without any prompting.
No luck for Poirier with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poirier darts in looking for a takedown but Patill gets double underhooks and turns Poirier into the cage.
John Patill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Poirier.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier fails with the takedown.
Patill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Patill misses with a head kick. #CL#
Patill clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Patill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Poirier regains guard immediately.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Patill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Patill showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patill postures up and lands a big shot to Poirier's brow.
Patill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Patill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Patill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patill postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Patill controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Patill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Poirier!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier stops Patill from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Patill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poirier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Patill clinches.
Patill jumps guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patill lands a head shot.
Patill leaves Poirier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patill attempts a counter takedown but Poirier avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Patill against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill blocks an uppercut.
Patill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poirier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Patill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Poirier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Patill takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier decides to pull guard.
Poirier has momentary wrist control but Patill slips an elbow through the middle.
Poirier working a defensive guard but Patill passes into half guard.
Poirier is looking to escape.
Patill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirier wants to hold on but Patill pushes him away.#T2#
Patill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Patill lands a nice shot to the head.
Poirier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patill content just to control the position here.
Patill raining down hammerfists from mount.
Patill avoids the attempt from Poirier to control.#T3#
Patill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Patill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Patill working the ground and pound effectively.
Patill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poirier is working to get back to half guard.
Poirier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Patill with the ground and pound from mount.
Poirier is working to get back to half guard.
Patill landing punches.
Patill lands a heavy elbow.
Patill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Patill is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Poirier is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Patill has hold of Poirier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Poirier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poirier is still in real trouble! Can Patill finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patill controlling his opponent.
Patill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poirier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Patill dominated that second round.
That's time! Patill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Poirier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Patill darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
Patill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poirier pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Patill working hard to break the clinch.
Patill goes for a takedown attempt but Poirier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier moves out of range of the leg kick from Patill.
Poirier misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Patill counters by clinching up.
Patill goes for a takedown attempt but Poirier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Patill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Poirier has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Poirier jumps into guard, dragging Patill to the mat.
Poirier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poirier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Patill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Patill's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poirier is keeping the position for now.
Patill is looking to work some ground and pound but Poirier has wrist control.
Patill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Patill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Patill stands up over Poirier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poirier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patill controls the pace.#SUB2#
Poirier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patill has passed into half guard!
Poirier wants to control but Patill is keeping busy.
Patill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poirier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Patill wants to pass the guard but Poirier is keeping the position.
Patill passes Poirier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patill is taking a breather. Poirier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Patill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poirier sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominick Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Patill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Poirier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Patill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patill, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Patill!
John Patill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
Poirier scores with a hook.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet.
Poirier tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily#TD#
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poirier's guard.#ES2#
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chandler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Poirier has picked Chandler up - he's going for a ride! Poirier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Poirier in his half guard.
Chandler looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Poirier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poirier prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Poirier is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler controlling the position for now.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poirier passes into side control, despite Chandler's attempt to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.#SUB2#
Poirier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chandler is looking to regain half guard here but Poirier keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler trying to control but Poirier flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Poirier is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Poirier is not going to allow Chandler to sit and survive in this position.
Poirier is looking to control Chandler but Chandler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chandler trying to control the action but Poirier just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Poirier seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chandler's chin but Chandler turns very nicely into Poirier's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chandler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chandler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Poirier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Poirier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Poirier! #REVB#
Poirier trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Poirier's guard.
Poirier looking for a sweep. Not yet Poirier, not yet. #SUB2#
Poirier has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler wanted to stand there but Poirier had control of the position.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poirier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Poirier is keeping the position.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poirier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Poirier is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Poirier's guard.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poirier controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Poirier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Poirier wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.
Poirier stops Chandler from standing up.
Chandler controls Poirier momentarily but Poirier frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poirier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chandler 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poirier. #TD2#
Poirier dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poirier to the mat! Poirier manages to get full guard.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poirier is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poirier trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Poirier as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Poirier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler striking off his back but it's not causing Poirier any problems. #T2#
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Poirier controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Poirier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Poirier trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Poirier looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poirier is keeping the position for now.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler stands up over Poirier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poirier is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier can't do much from the bottom here.
Poirier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chandler is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Chandler!
Nicholas Chandler 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: Nov 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Poirier shoots in.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Moxley lands a head shot.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poirier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poirier somewhat.
Moxley throws out a counter right but Poirier avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Poirier slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Poirier slips a jab from Moxley .#TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Moxley uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.#CL#
Poirier rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moxley .
Moxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moxley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Poirier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moxley quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Poirier is looking to stall here but Moxley recovers full guard. #SU#
Poirier gets to his feet - Moxley follows without any prompting.
Poirier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poirier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poirier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moxley is avoiding damage well.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working. #T3#
Moxley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moxley wants to control but Poirier postures up.#SUB#
Poirier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moxley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moxley is not content to let Poirier control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poirier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moxley misses with a looping right.#TD#
Poirier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poirier showed some decent athleticism there.
Moxley is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Poirier decides to stand up.
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Moxley .
Moxley jabs at Poirier's body.
Moxley blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Jab from Moxley .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poirier is defended easily by Moxley .
Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poirier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moxley to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Poirier blocks a jab.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley .
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moxley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Poirier.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poirier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moxley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poirier has time to react.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luke Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Poirier tries for a takedown but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moxley cracks Poirier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moxley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Poirier darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
Poirier pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Poirier breaks the clinch. #TD#
Poirier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poirier showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Poirier is keen to just control but Moxley is a slippery customer.
Poirier prevents Moxley from improving his position.
Poirier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poirier lands a nice short elbow.
Poirier works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Jab from Moxley .
Moxley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poirier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Poirier decides to return to a standing position.
Moxley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poirier under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley scores with a body shot.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier. #TD#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moxley regains half guard.#SUB#
Poirier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moxley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poirier. #SU#
Poirier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moxley throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Moxley 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
Poirier lands a body punch.
Poirier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moxley is defending well for now.
Poirier stalling.
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Moxley .
Poirier tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moxley . #T3#
Poirier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Poirier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moxley can't fight it off and eventually Poirier manages to take the fight to the floor. Moxley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Moxley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Poirier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moxley jabs at Poirier's body.
Moxley cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moxley punishes Poirier's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moxley is fending him off so far but Poirier persists. Nope, Moxley circles away and we're back to standing.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .#T4##TD#
Poirier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Moxley has one foot on Poirier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poirier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier staying out of range there.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Poirier dives in and grabs Moxley 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moxley pushes down on Poirier's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley .
Poirier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moxley 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Poirier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Poirier passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Poirier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Poirier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poirier works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov pulls Poirier in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poirier is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Poirier circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Poirier moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Poirier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poirier's waist but Poirier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Dominick Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Poirier shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poirier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov leaves Poirier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Poirier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Poirier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Poirier wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Dominick Poirier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Poirier!
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Poirier has his arm trapped.
Poirier is being controlled here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Poirier blocks a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poirier counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Poirier shoots in.
Poirier throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poirier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Poirier breaks away
and Poirier counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Poirier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Poirier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Poirier decides to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Poirier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominick Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Poirier is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Poirier's guard.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poirier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Poirier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Poirier being controlled for a moment.
Poirier sneaks back into half guard.#T3##ES#
Poirier kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov leaves Poirier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Poirier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Poirier pushes Nurmagomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
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!#CL#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.#BC#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Poirier dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Poirier has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier controlling the position well.

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 Dominick 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Poirier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Poirier pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Poirier pulls Reynolds into guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
Reynolds being controlled here momentarily.
Poirier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Poirier stands up from Reynolds's guard - Poirier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier. #TD2#
Poirier scores with a takedown into Reynolds's guard.#SU2#
Poirier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get! #T1#
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reynolds shoots in but Poirier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poirier or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds, which made it look bad.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
A lazy body kick from Reynolds #TD2#
so Poirier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poirier is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poirier sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Poirier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reynolds throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reynolds looking to control. #T3#
Poirier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poirier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poirier passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Poirier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Poirier is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reynolds is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominick Poirier!

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