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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poirier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burke looking to control.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Burke tries to sprawl but Poirier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burke is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier blocks the strikes from Burke.
Poirier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burke keeping control of the position. #T2##SU2#
Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Poirier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Poirier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burke is trying to keep Poirier in close.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Poirier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Burke slips a nice elbow through Poirier's hands, connecting with Poirier's forehead.
Poirier is trying to control but Burke passes into side control!
Poirier is trying to control Burke's posture but Burke avoids it.
Burke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Burke stands up.
Poirier misses with a combination
#CL#
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Poirier tries to work over Burke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poirier scores with a shot to the side of Burke's head. #TD2#
Poirier tightens his grip and picks Burke up, before dumping him to the ground. Burke manages to land in guard.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poirier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Burke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Poirier feints and as Burke raises his hands in defense, Poirier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poirier looks winded!
Burke lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Poirier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Burke is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Poirier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poirier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poirier is stalling here. Burke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Poirier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Poirier wants to control but Burke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier is looking for a sweep.
Poirier tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Burke working Poirier over with strikes here.
Poirier tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Burke with good strikes from the mount here!
Burke dominating with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Burke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Poirier is surviving well by controlling Burke's body position as best he can.
Poirier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Burke working for a choke but Poirier is defending well.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burke.
#SUB#
Poirier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burke gets his way!
Poirier is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Poirier trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Poirier as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Burke!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burke looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Burke 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.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Poirier tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poirier defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Burke 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##TD2#
Poirier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Poirier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
Poirier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poirier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier wants to hit a switch here but Burke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poirier there!
Burke prevents Poirier from getting the reversal.#T1#
Burke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poirier tries to buck Burke off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Burke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poirier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poirier is looking to get to half guard.
Burke lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Burke with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier is just holding on here. Burke manages to take his back.
Poirier just trying to survive but Burke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Poirier showing good submission defense here.
Burke avoiding Poirier 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Poirier is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Burke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Poirier tries to break free.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke gets his hands free as Poirier looks to control. #SUB#
Poirier fending off the submission attempt from Burke.
Burke keeps control of the position as Poirier tries to break free.
#T4#
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burke lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burke 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Burke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poirier to keep the fight standing.
Holman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holman taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
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.
Poirier has control of Holman's left arm, preventing Holman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Holman looking to control.
Poirier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Poirier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poirier won't allow Holman to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holman pulls Poirier in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Poirier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holman!
Poirier just content to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier is trying to get an arm triangle but Holman is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier has knee on belly momentarily but Holman bucks him off and regains half guard. #SU2#
Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Poirier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Poirier wants to control but Holman is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Poirier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Holman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Poirier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Poirier forces Holman back against the cage and clinches.
Holman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poirier just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holman trying to control from the bottom.
Poirier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier stalling. #T1#
Holman is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him
Poirier is taking a breather. Holman 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.#SU2#
Poirier stands up and beckons Holman to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Poirier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poirier working away.#T2##SU2#
Poirier decides to stand back up. Poirier steps back and let's Holman get back to his feet.#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Holman against the cage.
#BC#
Holman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Poirier gets a double leg takedown into Holman's guard.#ES#
Holman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Poirier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
Poirier throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Poirier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wanted to stand there but Holman had control of the position.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holman pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Poirier pushes Holman up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Poirier trying to control the position here.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Poirier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman has Poirier pressed against the cage, preventing Poirier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Poirier 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#
Holman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Holman shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poirier controls the pace.#T1#
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier scoring with some ground and pound.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poirier lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poirier working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Holman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Holman is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poirier cracks Holman with a left hook right on the temple and Holman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Poirier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Holman is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Poirier!
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