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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Poirier (ranked 24714 p4p, 3891 weight class) and Alex Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 420 weight class). Newman has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Newman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Newman darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
Newman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newman to keep the fight standing.
Newman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poirier after a bit of a struggle.
Newman can't break the clinch.
Poirier jumps guard but Newman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier stops a takedown attempt from Newman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman gets underhooks to prevent Poirier's takedown attempt.
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Newman tries to work over Poirier's front leg with a kick but Poirier checks it.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman tries to score with a low kick but Poirier moves his leg out of the way.
Poirier throwing a counter right hand but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newman looking to score a takedown here. Poirier is defending well but Newman drives through and ends up in Poirier's guard.
Poirier pushes Newman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Newman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is trying to stand back up but Newman is controlling him
Newman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poirier is looking to escape.
Poirier gets full guard.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newman is controlling him.
Poirier 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.
Newman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wants to stand but Newman is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poirier defends it well.
Newman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newman is in Poirier's guard.
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poirier is defending well.
Newman looks winded!
Poirier prevents Newman from breaking the clinch.
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Donk. Poirier catches Newman right on the button with a cross.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier connects with the punch.
Newman slaps away a takedown attempt from Poirier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poirier misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poirier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nate Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman tries to work over Poirier's front leg with a kick but Poirier checks it.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Newman feints the counter takedown.
Newman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries for a takedown but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Poirier.
Newman is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Poirier is controlling the position.
Newman jumps guard.
Newman wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier wants to stand but Newman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poirier being controlled here momentarily.
Newman is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Poirier drops back down to his feet.
Poirier pulls guard.
Newman gets to his feet - Poirier follows without any prompting.
Poirier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman is breathing heavily.
Newman wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wriggles free and stands up.
Newman tries for a takedown but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Newman throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poirier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier lands a jab-cross combination.
Newman misses with a leg kick.
Newman closes the distance and clinches up with Poirier, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes Poirier against the cage but Poirier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newman stalling.
Poirier has one foot on Newman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter with a clinch but Poirier shakes him off and moves away.
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Poirier in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poirier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poirier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier throws a right hand that misses
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poirier pushes Newman off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Newman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Poirier dominated that second round.
That's time! Poirier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Poirier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range.
Newman instigates a clinch.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Newman.
Good body shot from Newman.
Poirier jumps guard but Newman stands there with Poirier around his waist. Poirier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poirier has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newman jumps guard and drags Poirier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poirier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newman looking to control.
Newman has Poirier pulled in close to control his posture.
Poirier stands up from Newman's guard - Poirier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Newman stalks Poirier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poirier's face. Poirier staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poirier is trying to stand.
Poirier has one foot on Newman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier stuffs the takedown.
Poirier looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Newman forces Poirier back against the cage and clinches.
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Poirier backs off Newman throws a huge counter combo but Poirier manages to avoid it all.
Newman moves to clinch but Poirier breaks away
and Poirier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newman to his feet.
Poirier shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman gets a takedown into half guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet.
Poirier kicks Newman off and gets back to his feet.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
Alex Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Newman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Poirier!
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