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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Poirier (ranked 25071 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Reggie Johnson (ranked 511 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Poirier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
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.
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.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Johnson darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
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.
Poirier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Poirier is now in Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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