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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 28, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
We've been informed that Hughes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Poirier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Poirier tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier is trying to buck Hughes off.
Hughes taking a breather here. #T1#
Poirier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poirier is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position. #ES#
Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Poirier tries to escape but Hughes is in control. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hughes trying to control the position but Poirier is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes prevents Poirier from standing back up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poirier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Poirier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Hughes!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 20, 2024
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Han! #TD#
Han scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Poirier kicks Han off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poirier feints the counter takedown.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Han is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Poirier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Han to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Poirier pushes Han off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Han fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Poirier gets tackled into the cage by Han. Han maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a straight right hand.
Poirier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poirier swinging wildly here. #T1#
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Han backs up against the cage.
Han dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Han lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Poirier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Poirier has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Han has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Han is breathing heavily.
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!#TD2#
Poirier pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Poirier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poirier goes for a takedown attempt but Han pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poirier throws a right hand that Han ducks under and follows up with a left that Han also avoids with ease.#TD#
Han scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.

Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Poirier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Han manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Han swings wildly with an uppercut but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier has Han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do Hyun Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Poirier stalling.
Han tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Poirier decides to pull guard. #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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Han lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards. #T3##BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
Han is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Han swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Han lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poirier throws a head kick but Han moves out of range.
Han is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Han circles away quickly and effectively.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Han fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
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!#CL2#
Poirier gets a clinch.
Poirier blocking some punches.
Poirier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Han pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poirier, pushing him back against the cage.
Han tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow.
Han looking to stall.
Poirier wants to take the fight to the mat but Han manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poirier.
Han stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han lands a hook that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier stalling the fight. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Poirier misses with a two punch combination.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poirier has time to react.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Han takes the fight into the clinch.
Han throws a head punch that misses.
Han has Poirier pressed against the cage, preventing Poirier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Poirier pulls Han into guard. #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.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier stops a takedown attempt from Han.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Han working aggressively here.
Poirier blocks an uppercut.
Han misses with some punches.
Han misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han.
Do Hyun Han has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Han is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poirier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Han is trying to maintain a safe position but Poirier gets an underhook and turns Han into the cage.
Han misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Poirier pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Han presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Han avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Han drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poirier pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Do Hyun Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier tries to bum rush Han with a series of wild strikes but Han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Poirier looks to land a combination but Han avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Han misses the target.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Han moves out of range 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!
Poirier dips to his left and cracks Han with an uppercut!
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Han on the side of the head.
Han fails with an attempt to clinch.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and pushes Han back into the cage.
Poirier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Han gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Poirier throws a right hand that Han ducks under and follows up with a left that Han also avoids with ease.#T3#
Poirier throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
Han moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Han connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poirier scrambles back to his feet.
Han uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Han moves away and avoids it.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Han is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Han throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Han closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Han lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Han is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han tries to work over Poirier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Han tries to stall but Poirier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poirier tries for a takedown but Han manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Poirier prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Poirier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Han uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Poirier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Han rolls with it to try and escape but Poirier cranks on the arm and Han is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Poirier!
The defeated Do Hyun Han had this to say: 'I'll hit the mountains and come back stronger. Thank you for having me tonight.'.

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 13, 2024
#R1#
Poirier looks to land a combination but Bezy avoids it well.
Bezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poirier moves away.#KD#
Poirier lands a left and a right that send Bezy crashing to the mat, dazed. Poirier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like RJ Bezy has been cut.
Poirier scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Poirier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Poirier cracks Bezy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Poirier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bezy to stand back up!#ROC#Bezy is rocked!
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezy is still on wobbly legs! Can Poirier finish him?
Bezy tries to get into range but Poirier steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bezy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Poirier scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Poirier!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 09, 2024
#R1#
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ngacousinfukker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ngacousinfukker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poirier slips a jab and a cross from Ngacousinfukker.
Ngacousinfukker has a takedown stuffed.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngacousinfukker circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngacousinfukker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ngacousinfukker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Poirier gets caught flat footed, as Ngacousinfukker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ngacousinfukker is having none of it. #ES#
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ngacousinfukker to keep the fight standing.
Poirier looking for a takedown.
Ngacousinfukker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ngacousinfukker gets control of Poirier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ngacousinfukker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngacousinfukker holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Poirier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngacousinfukker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poirier has managed to get both his arms back between Ngacousinfukker's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Ngacousinfukker is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngacousinfukker looks winded!
Poirier scores with a three punch combo!
Poirier throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ngacousinfukker's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Poirier dives in looking to finish as Ngacousinfukker flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Poirier's strikes! Poirier is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ngacousinfukker's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ngacousinfukker was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Poirier!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 04, 2024
#R1#
Ayers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ayers throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ayers counters with a right hand to the body.
Poirier misses with a combination
letting Ayers counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ayers shoots in and bounces Poirier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Ayers isn't so interested in that idea.
Ayers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Ayers 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 wants to stand but Ayers is controlling the position. #T1#
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Poirier wriggles free and stands up.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ayers counters with a series of strikes. Poirier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Ayers dives in and scores a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Ayers looking to pass the guard.
Ayers advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers is nestled in close to Poirier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Poirier is trying to stand up here but Ayers is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ayers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet.
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poirier is looking to escape.#T3#
Ayers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ayers.
Ayers working Poirier over with strikes.
Ayers tries to stand and escape but Poirier is controlling the position.
Poirier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier tries to kick Ayers off but Ayers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Ayers has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Ayers decides to pull guard.
Poirier wants to stand but Ayers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Poirier postures up.
Poirier wants to get up but he can't break Ayers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ayers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Poirier pushes Ayers off looking to stand but Ayers dives back in and keeps control.
Ayers controlling the action here. #ES#
Poirier pushes Ayers off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Ayers dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Ayers instigates a clinch.
Poirier is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Poirier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ayers circles away.#TD2#
Ayers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Poirier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ayers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ayers closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ayers breaks from the clinch.
Ayers misses with a head kick. #T1#
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayers's waist but Ayers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side.
Poirier throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Ayers moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ayers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poirier can't fight it off and eventually Ayers manages to take the fight to the floor. Poirier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ayers is looking to stand up but Poirier won't let him.
Ayers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers is in close to Poirier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ayers tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Ayers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Ayers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ayers in the domination position with Poirier hanging on.
Poirier is not content to let Ayers control the position.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Ayers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Poirier seems a little lost for a moment, as Ayers dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his arm.#T3#
Poirier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ayers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poirier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poirier stops Ayers from passing to mount.
Ayers is working Poirier over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Ayers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ayers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poirier is trying to buck Ayers off.#SUB2#
Ayers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier prevents Ayers from moving into mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ayers tries to stand but Poirier is controlling his head.
Ayers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ayers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ayers is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier tries to escape but Ayers is in control. #ES#
Poirier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Ayers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Poirier throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Duke Ayers has been cut.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Ayers avoids them all with ease.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Ayers stuffs the takedown attempt from Poirier. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ayers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poirier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ayers wants to stand but Poirier is controlling his arm.
Ayers takes a little break here. Poirier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Ayers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Ayers.
Poirier is looking to regain half guard here but Ayers keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayers working the ground and pound from side control.
Ayers landing strikes.
Ayers prevents Poirier from escaping the position.
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers controls the position.#SUB2#
Ayers is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ayers on the ground.
Ayers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poirier down. #T2#
Poirier is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES#
Poirier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ayers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ayers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayers.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poirier enables Ayers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poirier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poirier wants to stand and escape but Ayers is having none of it.
Ayers passes Poirier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ayers works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Ayers controlling the pace for now.
Poirier is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Ayers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poirier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ayers landing strikes from the mount and Poirier is in trouble!
Duke Ayers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ayers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ayers looking to secure an arm triangle but Poirier defends it well. #T4#
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but he can't manage it.
Ayers landing strikes from the mount and Poirier is in trouble!
Ayers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poirier is looking to escape.
Ayers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poirier tries to buck Ayers off but Ayers takes his back!
Ayers is riding his opponent, not letting Poirier buck him off.
Poirier is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Ayers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ayers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Ayers!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 28, 2024
#R1#
Poirier misses with a combination #TD2#
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poirier!
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.
Drake controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake lands a nice forearm strike.
Drake tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drake slows the pace down.
Drake tries to move to mount but Poirier blocks the move with his legs.
Drake working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poirier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Poirier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drake has control of an arm but Poirier manages to advance to Drake's back!#SU#
Poirier gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.#T1##TD2#
Drake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Poirier is hanging on to Drake's back as he tries to escape.
Poirier tries to keep control of the position but Drake is staying busy.
Poirier is riding his opponent, not letting Drake buck him off.
Drake is keeping busy.
Poirier not allowing Drake to control his hands. #T2#
Drake tries to escape but Poirier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Poirier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drake's body.
Poirier avoiding Drake 's attempts to control his hands.
Poirier controls the position.
I really don't envy Drake right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake is trying to stand back up.
Drake tries to escape but Poirier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Drake prevents Poirier from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Drake turns into Poirier and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Poirier has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Poirier is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake wants to stand but Poirier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poirier wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Drake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drake advances to half guard.
Drake stops Poirier from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Drake prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier is trying to control but can't.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Drake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Poirier tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Poirier kicks Drake off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Drake crashing down! Drake tries to stagger back to his feet but Poirier just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Drake asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Poirier!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 20, 2024
#R1#
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmaganopussy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmaganopussy.
Poirier misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Poirier gets caught flat footed, as Nurmaganopussy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmaganopussy sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmaganopussy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmaganopussy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmaganopussy passes Poirier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poirier pushes Nurmaganopussy off looking to stand but Nurmaganopussy dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmaganopussy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmaganopussy wants to pass to mount but Poirier is defending the position.
Nurmaganopussy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Nurmaganopussy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nurmaganopussy controlling the pace for now.
Poirier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nurmaganopussy 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 trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmaganopussy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poirier's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SU#
Nurmaganopussy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
Nurmaganopussy wants to clinch up but Poirier keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy scores with a takedown into Poirier's guard.
Nurmaganopussy prevents Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Nurmaganopussy looking to pass the guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Nurmaganopussy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Poirier kicks Nurmaganopussy off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Nurmaganopussy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poirier to the ground. Nurmaganopussy is now in Poirier's guard.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmaganopussy is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmaganopussy forces his way into half guard.
Nurmaganopussy trying to control the pace. #T3#
Poirier tries to roll over but Nurmaganopussy keeps him under control.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Nurmaganopussy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmaganopussy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poirier is trying to stand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Poirier is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmaganopussy.
Nurmaganopussy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmaganopussy stops Poirier from getting back to his feet.
Nurmaganopussy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Nurmaganopussy prevents Poirier from standing back up. #SUB#
Nurmaganopussy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Poirier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheers as Poirier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmaganopussy doesn't seem phased though.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown but Nurmaganopussy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khainbred Nurmaganopussy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmaganopussy avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Nurmaganopussy is looking to clinch but Poirier is avoiding it.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmaganopussy backs up against the cage.
Nurmaganopussy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poirier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Poirier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmaganopussy, pushing him back against the cage.
Nurmaganopussy is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Poirier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmaganopussy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier wants to stall.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Nurmaganopussy holds him up against the cage and eventually Poirier drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Poirier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmaganopussy is trying to force a seperation but Poirier has the dominant position.
Poirier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmaganopussy manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Khainbred Nurmaganopussy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmaganopussy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poirier is trying to stand.
Nurmaganopussy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nurmaganopussy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmaganopussy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmaganopussy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poirier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmaganopussy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmaganopussy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Poirier is rocked!#SUB#
Nurmaganopussy seems to be looking for submissions.
Poirier is still in real trouble! Can Nurmaganopussy finish him?#SU#
Nurmaganopussy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nurmaganopussy dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmaganopussy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmaganopussy tries to clinch but Poirier is having none of it. #TD#
Nurmaganopussy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmaganopussy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmaganopussy 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##ES2#
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.
Nurmaganopussy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poirier uses from the top position.
Nurmaganopussy 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.
Poirier wants to stand but Nurmaganopussy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nurmaganopussy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poirier is controlling him.
Nurmaganopussy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmaganopussy, not yet. #SU2#
Poirier stands up and waves to Nurmaganopussy to follow him. #T4#
Nurmaganopussy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Poirier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmaganopussy, pushing him back against the cage.
Poirier keeps control of Nurmaganopussy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Nate Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmaganopussy but Nurmaganopussy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khainbred Nurmaganopussy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
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 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 can't get the takedown.
Poirier can't break the clinch. #TD#
Nurmaganopussy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nurmaganopussy is standing up over Poirier. Poirier looks to escape but Nurmaganopussy dives into side control. #REVB#
Nurmaganopussy is putting a hurting on Poirier here, landing some big shots from side control.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmaganopussy circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmaganopussy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmaganopussy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Nurmaganopussy takes a swing at Poirier's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
It looked like Nurmaganopussy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmaganopussy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nurmaganopussy fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Nurmaganopussy drives through and clinches with Poirier against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nurmaganopussy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Poirier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Poirier manages to stand up with Nurmaganopussy still on his back. Eventually Nurmaganopussy drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poirier.#T1#
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmaganopussy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmaganopussy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmaganopussy feints with a jab and clips Poirier right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Poirier is sent crashing into the canvas and Nurmaganopussy leaps in for the kill! Poirier tries to get to his feet but Nurmaganopussy is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Poirier is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khainbred Nurmaganopussy!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 15, 2024
#R1#
Poirier dips to his left and cracks McSniffer with an uppercut!
Poirier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Cocaine McSniffer has been cut.
McSniffer scores with a hook.
Poirier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick from McSniffer lands but Poirier takes it in his stride. #ROC#Poirier is rocked!
Poirier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSniffer counters with a huge right that knocks Poirier out cold! McSniffer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cocaine McSniffer!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 07, 2024
#R1#
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
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. #BC#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.#T3#
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poirier defends it well.#TD2#
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.#BC#
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.#T4#
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.#TD2#
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 #TD2#
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.#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #TD2#
Newman jumps guard.
Newman wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Poirier wants to stand but Newman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poirier being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
Poirier pulls guard. #SU2#
Newman gets to his feet - Poirier follows without any prompting. #TD2#
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. #T2##ES#
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.#T3#
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. #TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newman stalling. #ES#
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.#CL2#
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Poirier in a clinch. #T4#
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 #TD2#
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 #TD2#
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
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.#BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
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!#R3#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #SU#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poirier is trying to stand. #ES#
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.#T3#
Newman dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier. #CL2#
Newman forces Poirier back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
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 #TD#
and Poirier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newman! #T4##SU#
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!#TD2#
Newman gets a takedown into half guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
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!

 
Event: BANZAI BONANZA 12     
Date:   Oct 06, 2024
#R1##TD2#
John drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poirier is in trouble now - John has advanced to mount!
Poirier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
John looking to secure an arm triangle but Poirier defends it well.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.#SUB2#
John quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for John but it's paid off an Poirier is forced to tap! Nice work by John.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jujitsu John!

 
Event: BANZAI COMBAT 97     
Date:   Sep 21, 2024
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecalzag.
Hecalzag shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poirier eats them both and turns towards Hecalzag to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hecalzag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hecalzag throws a push kick but Poirier slaps the foot to one side.
Hecalzag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hecalzag duly obliges.
Hecalzag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecalzag misses with the combination.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hecalzag thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Hecalzag delivers a nice body kick.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poirier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hecalzag thuds his shin into the meat of Poirier's side.
Hecalzag scores with a one two! Poirier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Poirier is rocked!
Hecalzag is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Poirier hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Hecalzag!

 
Event: BANZAI COMBAT 88     
Date:   Aug 31, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon lands a couple of elbows.
Lauzon landing some decent shots from guard.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Poirier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon cracks Poirier with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lauzon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Poirier is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lauzon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 02, 2024
#R1#
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily. #CL2#
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. #CUT#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.#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.
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. #ES2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#BC2#
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. #T3#
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikongo blocks a head kick by Poirier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier. #TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #REVB#
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shikongo is looking to stand up but Poirier isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
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!#R3#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Shikongo tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD2#
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 #SUB2#
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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