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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Poirier (ranked 24821 p4p, 4851 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomed Magomedsharipov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 12 - 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 21 - 74 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Poirier wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Poirier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedsharipov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poirier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to get both his arms back between Poirier's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedsharipov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poirier has momentary wrist control but Magomedsharipov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedsharipov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poirier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Magomedsharipov prevents a body shot from Poirier.
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier tries to bum rush Magomedsharipov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedsharipov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poirier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Poirier's guard.
Magomedsharipov stops Poirier from standing up.
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magomedsharipov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov dodges an elbow strike from Poirier.
Poirier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poirier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedsharipov is defending well for now.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Poirier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Poirier manages to get underhooks.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Magomedsharipov's takedown attempt.
Poirier fails to pull guard.
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedsharipov backs up against the cage.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poirier swivels and escapes.
Magomedsharipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Poirier is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poirier is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier has one foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Poirier does it's job there.
Poirier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedsharipov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poirier to the ground. Magomedsharipov is now in Poirier's guard.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov is working Poirier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedsharipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poirier is pushing Magomedsharipov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedsharipov manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poirier is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedsharipov sits in half guard.
Poirier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poirier is trying to stand.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control the action in half guard but Poirier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedsharipov stalling.
Poirier is looking to escape.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedsharipov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedsharipov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedsharipov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedsharipov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the pace.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier kicks Magomedsharipov off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedsharipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poirier rushes Magomedsharipov and presses him up against the cage.
Poirier misses with a knee strike.
Poirier looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedsharipov is blocking nicely.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedsharipov avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedsharipov as Poirier tries to tie him up.
Poirier jumps into guard, dragging Magomedsharipov to the mat.
Poirier wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands a big shot to Poirier's brow.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov advances position into side control!
Magomedsharipov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poirier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedsharipov cracks Poirier with a big right hand but Poirier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedsharipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Poirier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poirier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedsharipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poirier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Poirier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magomedsharipov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedsharipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches from side control.
Poirier is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Magomedsharipov landing a few strikes.
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount!
Magomedsharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Poirier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Poirier lands an overhand right.
Poirier is looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov is avoiding it.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedsharipov dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poirier defends it nicely.
Nate Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedsharipov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier works over Magomedsharipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poirier sprawls well. Poirier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedsharipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedsharipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedsharipov stops Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Poirier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poirier pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Poirier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poirier is holding on for now.
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well.
Poirier has one foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier feints a jab promting Magomedsharipov to slip. Poirier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedsharipov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poirier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poirier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedsharipov moves away.
Poirier throws a combination. Magomedsharipov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poirier sprawls well. Poirier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poirier!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier leaves Magomedsharipov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedsharipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedsharipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedsharipov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poirier to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedsharipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Poirier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedsharipov dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Poirier avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedsharipov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedsharipov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov looks for a takedown but Poirier sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poirier!
Poirier sneaks out the side door and pushes Magomedsharipov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Poirier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magomedsharipov gets tackled into the cage by Poirier. Poirier maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedsharipov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedsharipov wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poirier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Poirier!
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