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Event:
MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurzhan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shikongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurzhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shikongo counters with a nice leg kick.
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shikongo throws a head kick that half lands.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Nurzhan moves out of range.
Nurzhan tries to counter with a clinch but Shikongo shakes him off and moves away.
Nurzhan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurzhan looks to throw a body kick
and Shikongo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shikongo with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurzhan throws a right hand that misses
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurzhan tries to work over Shikongo's front leg with a kick but Shikongo checks it.
Nurzhan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shikongo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Shikongo scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Nurzhan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurzhan wants to clinch
and Shikongo counters with a nice body shot.
Nurzhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurzhan really felt that one!
Nurzhan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Shikongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurzhan moves to clinch but Shikongo breaks away
and Shikongo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurzhan's knee momentarily.#KD#
Shikongo lands a big head kick that sends Nurzhan tumbling to the mat! Shikongo takes a step backwards and waves Nurzhan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nurzhan is rocked!
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shikongo.
Ibrahim Nurzhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up.
Nurzhan throws a leg kick
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Nurzhan throws a lazy body kick
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurzhan wants to stay close but Shikongo steps back to make room for something. Nurzhan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Shikongo and Nurzhan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kwame Shikongo!
Our winner, Kwame Shikongo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ibrahim Nurzhan had this to say: 'Ұлы ел Қазақстаннан кешірім сұраймын. Дегенмен мен жеңілген жоқпын, ұлы халқымыздың даңқы үшін бұдан да күштірек ораламын.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -4-
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jradi misses the jab.
Jradi stuns Shikongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jradi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jradi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shikongo counters with a leg kick.
Jradi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Jradi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shikongo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jradi shrugs it off.
Jradi misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Shikongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shikongo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shikongo.
Jradi tries to pull guard but Shikongo won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jradi pulls Shikongo into guard.
#SU#
Shikongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jradi, up you get!
Jradi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jradi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jradi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jradi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shikongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Shikongo dodges the punch combination from Jradi.
Jradi tries to bum rush Shikongo with a series of wild strikes but Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nour Jradi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jradi.
Jradi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jradi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shikongo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Shikongo darts in and clinches Jradi up against the cage.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow.
Jradi 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. Jradi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shikongo defending well as Jradi loads up on a big left hand.
Jradi misses with a double jab
and Shikongo counters with a solid body kick.
Jradi looks winded!
Shikongo swings for the body but Jradi moves out of range.
Jradi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jradi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jradi swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Shikongo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikongo keeps control of Jradi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Jradi pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jradi working for a triangle but Shikongo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jradi looking for a guillotine here but Shikongo defends easily.
Shikongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jradi on the ground.
Shikongo tries to stand but Jradi is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jradi wants to sweep here but Shikongo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jradi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jradi wants to sweep here but Shikongo controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Jradi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shikongo defends it easily.
Jradi has a closed guard, preventing Shikongo from standing up. #SUB2#
Jradi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shikongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jradi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shikongo defends it easily.
Shikongo wants to stand but Jradi is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jradi is looking to sweep but instead, Shikongo has passed into half guard.
Jradi is looking for a sweep. Shikongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jradi gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Shikongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jradi, up you get!
Jradi lands a slapping body shot.
Jradi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jradi misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jradi.
Jradi misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jradi connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nour Jradi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jradi lands with a right hand.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jradi tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shikongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jradi misses with a body punch
and Jradi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nour Jradi has been cut.
Shikongo moves out of range as Jradi strikes.
Jradi lands a jab to Shikongo's midsection.
Nour Jradi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jradi misses with a body shot.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jradi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jradi.
Jradi jabs Shikongo right on the nose. Shikongo blinks but takes it well.
Jradi misses with a hook to the body
and Shikongo counters with a low kick, right behind Jradi 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jradi throws a lazy uppercut
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Shikongo looks to land a combination but Jradi avoids it well. #CL#
Shikongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jradi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jradi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jradi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Shikongo prevents Jradi from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jradi can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Jradi 's eye.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside.
Shikongo digs a right hand into Jradi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jradi's gas tank.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shikongo is leaning against Jradi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shikongo scores with a hook to the body.
Shikongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Nour Jradi's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shikongo lands with a light punch inside.
Jradi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shikongo pushes Jradi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jradi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off. #T2#
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Nour Jradi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shikongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shikongo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jradi backwards.
A body shot lands from Shikongo.
Shikongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Nour Jradi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Jradi 's eye.
Shikongo lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Jradi is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nour Jradi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kwame Shikongo!
After winning the bout, Kwame Shikongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tavara closes the distance but Shikongo moves to the side
and Shikongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara tries to clinch but Shikongo moves out of range.
Shikongo is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Shikongo rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Shikongo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Shikongo has closed the distance and engaged Tavara in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shikongo pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Tavara tries to clinch up but Shikongo circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Shikongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavara, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shikongo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shikongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tavara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shikongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
A very excited looking Kwame Shikongo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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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