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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Shikongo (ranked 4109 p4p, 25231 weight class) and Nate Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Shikongo!
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, Nate Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Shikongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Poirier 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poirier's defenses.
It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poirier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poirier controlling the position.
Shikongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirier on the ground.
Poirier has a closed guard, preventing Shikongo from standing up.
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poirier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Shikongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shikongo throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shikongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poirier's brow.
Shikongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier fails with the takedown.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Poirier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shikongo - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikongo blocks a head kick by Poirier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier.
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shikongo is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off but Poirier dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Shikongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Shikongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Poirier takes it in his stride.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier wants to counter the offense by Shikongo and move into the clinch position.
Shikongo instigates a clinch.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shikongo scores with a push kick.
Poirier throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikongo misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shikongo's waist but Shikongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side.
Kwame Shikongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow that misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shikongo walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shikongo defends well and Poirier ends up having to push Shikongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Poirier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shikongo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poirier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikongo. Shikongo obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Poirier moves into range and clinches up with Shikongo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poirier gets tackled into the cage by Shikongo. Shikongo maintains the clinch.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Shikongo tries to stand but Poirier is controlling from the bottom.
Shikongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Poirier has control of Shikongo's left arm, preventing Shikongo from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shikongo is aware though and is defending well.
Shikongo wants to stand and escape but instead Poirier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shikongo is looking to stand up but Poirier isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poirier passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Poirier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shikongo sprawls well. Shikongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet.
Shikongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Poirier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier gets a clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks the elbow strike.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Poirier is trying to force a seperation but Shikongo has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier is trying to break the clinch but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poirier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poirier stops Shikongo from getting back to his feet.
Poirier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poirier controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poirier trying to control the pace.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Shikongo defends it.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poirier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shikongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Poirier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Shikongo.
Poirier shoots in looking for a takedown. Shikongo tries to sprawl out of it but Poirier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shikongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Shikongo throws a quick counter head kick but Poirier was just out of range.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier looks for a takedown but Shikongo sprawls well.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poirier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shikongo sprawls well initially but Poirier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him
Poirier is working for a kimura but Shikongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off looking to stand but Poirier dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shikongo 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
Kwame Shikongo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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