Post by The Sandmen on Jul 21, 2017 0:25:04 GMT -5
Joe Stevenson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Dustin Poirier glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Joe Stevenson and Dustin Poirier touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joe Stevenson attempts to cut off Poirier with punches
Poirier avoids getting cornered.
Stevenson misses a step and Dustin Poirier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Dustin Poirier
miss their mark.
Dustin Poirier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A furious flurry of punches from Dustin Poirier
just misses Stevenson.
Poirier goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Stevenson's Nose is beginning to swell
Poirier throws a low kick
Joe Stevenson blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Stevenson looks to counter!
A left hook from Stevenson
grazes the chin of Poirier.
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Poirier goes for a low kick..
Stevenson avoids the deadly blow.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Stevenson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to better his position on the ground...
Stevenson holds Dustin Poirier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Stevenson to fight back!
Joe Stevenson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Poirier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Stevenson's guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to pass Joe Stevenson's guard...
Dustin Poirier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Joe Stevenson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Stevenson to fight back!
Joe Stevenson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Poirier pulls his arm out of danger.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier goes with a looping right hand while Joe Stevenson jumps back and jabs
Stevenson seems staggered and Dustin Poirier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stevenson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Poirier wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Stevenson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Poirier is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joe Stevenson just can't get away!
Stevenson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier pushes off of Joe Stevenson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stevenson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Stevenson locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dustin Poirier brings Joe Stevenson down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Stevenson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in closed guard... Stevenson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Joe Stevenson tries to better his position on the ground...
Stevenson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Stevenson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Poirier's being punished here!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Poirier measures the resilience of Stevenson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stevenson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Joe Stevenson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Poirier's face!
Poirier's Nose is beginning to swell
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Stevenson pushes Dustin Poirier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Poirier moves forward and holds Stevenson
Stevenson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dustin Poirier embrace and tries to move away...
Dustin Poirier pushes Stevenson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier pushes off of Joe Stevenson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stevenson stumbles backwards but Dustin Poirier chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch to Joe Stevenson ribs and the tries to trip him
Stevenson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Poirier doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Stevenson embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Stevenson pushes Poirier forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stevenson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dustin Poirier embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Stevenson who put distance between them
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Stevenson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joe Stevenson jabs at Poirier
hitting his chest.
Joe Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dustin Poirier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joe Stevenson and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stevenson is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stevenson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Stevenson's cheek! Stevenson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier steps back and allows Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Stevenson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Poirier studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dustin Poirier's mind is definitely in the fight, Stevenson just got nailed! Dustin Poirier saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Stevenson moves aside and dodges.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dustin Poirier launches a body shot
Stevenson evades.
Poirier moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Joe Stevenson checks the kick.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Joe Stevenson
gets deflected.
Brilliant combination from Joe Stevenson
that forces Poirier to try and defend better.
Stevenson goes to the body...
He punishes Poirier's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Joe Stevenson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Poirier wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Stevenson leads with a punch
Dustin Poirier avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Stevenson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Poirier sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Dustin Poirier is opening up on Stevenson and raining down combinations!
Stevenson's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Poirier showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Stevenson with a right hand.
Great hook by Dustin Poirier! Joe Stevenson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Poirier moves backwards and gestures for Joe Stevenson to stand up.
Joe Stevenson is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Stevenson's punches
Stevenson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Stevenson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Stevenson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Poirier is holding Joe Stevenson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Stevenson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Dustin Poirier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Joe Stevenson
Poirier goes for an armbar!
Joe Stevenson breaks the lock and pushes away Dustin Poirier, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Dustin Poirier is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier creates space and allows Joe Stevenson to stand up.
Stevenson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Poirier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Stevenson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stevenson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stevenson goes down.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Not a desiderable position that Stevenson is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stevenson tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Stevenson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Joe Stevenson throws up a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poirier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dustin Poirier tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Stevenson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Poirier looks to work from half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Poirier positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stevenson's being punished here!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson attempts to move to full guard
Joe Stevenson manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Dustin Poirier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dustin Poirier, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dustin Poirier's mind is definitely in the fight, Stevenson just got nailed! Dustin Poirier saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stevenson is going to have a headache after this one.
Poirier seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Stevenson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stevenson's face!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Stevenson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Poirier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stevenson misses a step and Dustin Poirier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dustin Poirier tries to open Stevenson's guard...
Stevenson breaks the lock and covers himself from Poirier's punches
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Deep breaths from Joe Stevenson who tries a hammer punch to Poirier's ribs.
That hit Poirier who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dustin Poirier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Stevenson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dustin Poirier tries to free his leg
Dustin Poirier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stevenson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier isolates Joe Stevenson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Stevenson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dustin Poirier lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to improve position.
Poirier adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Poirier leans and gets Joe Stevenson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dustin Poirier holds Joe Stevenson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Stevenson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Stevenson!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Joe Stevenson
Stevenson launches a few weak punches
Poirier blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stevenson is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier shows great balance while pushing away Joe Stevenson
Joe Stevenson gets sloppy and Dustin Poirier tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Dustin Poirier.
Stevenson staggers backwards. Poirier wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Joe Stevenson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A bad move from Joe Stevenson
allows Poirier to land a solid head kick.
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Stevenson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier tries to escape from closed guard...
Poirier struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Stevenson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Joe Stevenson blocks
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson tries a hook to the body
and hits Poirier ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Joe Stevenson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Stevenson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dustin Poirier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Stevenson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Poirier is able to break the lock.
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stevenson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Stevenson tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Stevenson
Dustin Poirier doesn't flinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Joe Stevenson paws at Poirier.
Poirier answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stevenson and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Dustin Poirier
tags Stevenson.
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Poirier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Stevenson struggles... Dustin Poirier is unable to take him down
Poirier misses a step and Joe Stevenson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joe Stevenson!
Poirier ducks under...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Poirier.
Joe Stevenson's reflexes save him!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Stevenson looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Dustin Poirier
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joe Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dustin Poirier sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Dustin Poirier locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Joe Stevenson brings Dustin Poirier down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Poirier's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Stevenson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Stevenson tries to launch a few punches to Dustin Poirier
Poirier is able to achieve closed guard and counter Joe Stevenson's punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Stevenson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stevenson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Stevenson is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Joe Stevenson
almost puts his head in the path of Poirier's kick.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Stevenson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Poirier may be in trouble!
Shovel hook by Joe Stevenson
tags Poirier.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dustin Poirier swings and Stevenson has to retreat
Stevenson and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Dustin Poirier charges at Stevenson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson has a small cut in his Chin
Stevenson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dustin Poirier takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A wicked punch by Dustin Poirier
rocks Stevenson!
Poirier moves backwards and Joe Stevenson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dustin Poirier moves forward looking for some grappling action
Poirier has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dustin Poirier has seen better days.
Poirier and Joe Stevenson are cliched up against the cage. Poirier steps for a throw
Joe Stevenson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Joe Stevenson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Poirier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Stevenson slightly pushes Poirier into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Poirier studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Poirier moves backwards and Joe Stevenson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Joe Stevenson grabs Poirier
Dustin Poirier gets thrown to the mat.
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to escape from closed guard...
Poirier waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Stevenson! He is reversed and nor Dustin Poirier is on half guard!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Poirier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Stevenson from the side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to pass to mount...
Stevenson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Stevenson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in closed guard... Stevenson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Stevenson tries to open up Poirier with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Poirier blocks a few elbows and now Joe Stevenson will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Dustin Poirier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Stevenson's guard...
Dustin Poirier forces Joe Stevenson to open his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson tries to close his guard around Poirier
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Stevenson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stevenson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Stevenson tries to take advantage...
Stevenson attempts a triangle from bottom! Dustin Poirier slips out. Stevenson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dustin Poirier slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Joe Stevenson
Poirier is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dustin Poirier has found an opening in the defense of Stevenson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stevenson's ribs.
Poirier and Stevenson circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier launches a furious hook!
That hits Stevenson's chin like a wrecking ball! Stevenson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier steps back and allows Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Joe Stevenson is on his feet again.
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dustin Poirier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stevenson goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Judge: Joe Stevenson 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Joe Stevenson 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Joe Stevenson 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Winner is Dustin Poirier by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Joe Stevenson
Punches 21/42 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/33 (33%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 37/64 (58%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/18 (44%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Unsure I agree with this decision. Joe had ore health, yada yada yada. Also, Proboards is being fucky, hence the meh-write-ups.
Dustin Poirier glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Joe Stevenson and Dustin Poirier touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joe Stevenson attempts to cut off Poirier with punches
Poirier avoids getting cornered.
Stevenson misses a step and Dustin Poirier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Dustin Poirier
miss their mark.
Dustin Poirier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A furious flurry of punches from Dustin Poirier
just misses Stevenson.
Poirier goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Stevenson's Nose is beginning to swell
Poirier throws a low kick
Joe Stevenson blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Stevenson looks to counter!
A left hook from Stevenson
grazes the chin of Poirier.
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Poirier goes for a low kick..
Stevenson avoids the deadly blow.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Stevenson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to better his position on the ground...
Stevenson holds Dustin Poirier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Stevenson to fight back!
Joe Stevenson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Poirier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Stevenson's guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to pass Joe Stevenson's guard...
Dustin Poirier manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Joe Stevenson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Stevenson to fight back!
Joe Stevenson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Poirier pulls his arm out of danger.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier goes with a looping right hand while Joe Stevenson jumps back and jabs
Stevenson seems staggered and Dustin Poirier runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stevenson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Poirier wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Stevenson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Poirier is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joe Stevenson just can't get away!
Stevenson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier pushes off of Joe Stevenson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stevenson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Stevenson locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dustin Poirier brings Joe Stevenson down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Stevenson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in closed guard... Stevenson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Joe Stevenson tries to better his position on the ground...
Stevenson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Stevenson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Poirier's being punished here!
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Poirier measures the resilience of Stevenson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stevenson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Joe Stevenson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Poirier's face!
Poirier's Nose is beginning to swell
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Stevenson pushes Dustin Poirier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Poirier moves forward and holds Stevenson
Stevenson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dustin Poirier embrace and tries to move away...
Dustin Poirier pushes Stevenson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier pushes off of Joe Stevenson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stevenson stumbles backwards but Dustin Poirier chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch to Joe Stevenson ribs and the tries to trip him
Stevenson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Poirier doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Stevenson embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Stevenson pushes Poirier forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stevenson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dustin Poirier embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Stevenson who put distance between them
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Stevenson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joe Stevenson jabs at Poirier
hitting his chest.
Joe Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dustin Poirier jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joe Stevenson and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stevenson is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stevenson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Stevenson's cheek! Stevenson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier steps back and allows Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Stevenson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Poirier studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dustin Poirier's mind is definitely in the fight, Stevenson just got nailed! Dustin Poirier saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Stevenson moves aside and dodges.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dustin Poirier launches a body shot
Stevenson evades.
Poirier moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Joe Stevenson checks the kick.
Stevenson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Joe Stevenson
gets deflected.
Brilliant combination from Joe Stevenson
that forces Poirier to try and defend better.
Stevenson goes to the body...
He punishes Poirier's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Joe Stevenson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Poirier wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Stevenson leads with a punch
Dustin Poirier avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Stevenson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Poirier sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Dustin Poirier is opening up on Stevenson and raining down combinations!
Stevenson's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Poirier showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Stevenson with a right hand.
Great hook by Dustin Poirier! Joe Stevenson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Poirier moves backwards and gestures for Joe Stevenson to stand up.
Joe Stevenson is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Stevenson's punches
Stevenson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Stevenson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Stevenson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Poirier is holding Joe Stevenson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Stevenson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Dustin Poirier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Joe Stevenson
Poirier goes for an armbar!
Joe Stevenson breaks the lock and pushes away Dustin Poirier, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Dustin Poirier is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier creates space and allows Joe Stevenson to stand up.
Stevenson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Poirier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Stevenson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stevenson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stevenson goes down.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Not a desiderable position that Stevenson is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stevenson tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Stevenson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Joe Stevenson throws up a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poirier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dustin Poirier tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Stevenson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Poirier looks to work from half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Poirier positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stevenson's being punished here!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson attempts to move to full guard
Joe Stevenson manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Joe Stevenson...
Dustin Poirier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dustin Poirier, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dustin Poirier's mind is definitely in the fight, Stevenson just got nailed! Dustin Poirier saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stevenson is going to have a headache after this one.
Poirier seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Stevenson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stevenson's face!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Stevenson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Poirier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stevenson misses a step and Dustin Poirier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dustin Poirier tries to open Stevenson's guard...
Stevenson breaks the lock and covers himself from Poirier's punches
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Deep breaths from Joe Stevenson who tries a hammer punch to Poirier's ribs.
That hit Poirier who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dustin Poirier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Stevenson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dustin Poirier tries to free his leg
Dustin Poirier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stevenson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier isolates Joe Stevenson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Stevenson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dustin Poirier lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to improve position.
Poirier adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Poirier leans and gets Joe Stevenson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dustin Poirier holds Joe Stevenson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Stevenson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Stevenson!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Joe Stevenson
Stevenson launches a few weak punches
Poirier blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stevenson is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier shows great balance while pushing away Joe Stevenson
Joe Stevenson gets sloppy and Dustin Poirier tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Dustin Poirier.
Stevenson staggers backwards. Poirier wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Joe Stevenson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A bad move from Joe Stevenson
allows Poirier to land a solid head kick.
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Stevenson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier tries to escape from closed guard...
Poirier struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Stevenson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Joe Stevenson blocks
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Stevenson tries a hook to the body
and hits Poirier ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Joe Stevenson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Stevenson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dustin Poirier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Stevenson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Poirier is able to break the lock.
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stevenson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Stevenson tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Stevenson
Dustin Poirier doesn't flinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Joe Stevenson paws at Poirier.
Poirier answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stevenson and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Dustin Poirier
tags Stevenson.
Stevenson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Poirier can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Poirier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Stevenson struggles... Dustin Poirier is unable to take him down
Poirier misses a step and Joe Stevenson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joe Stevenson!
Poirier ducks under...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Poirier.
Joe Stevenson's reflexes save him!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Stevenson looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Dustin Poirier
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joe Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dustin Poirier sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Dustin Poirier locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Joe Stevenson brings Dustin Poirier down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Poirier's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Stevenson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stevenson is trying to counter now!
Stevenson tries to launch a few punches to Dustin Poirier
Poirier is able to achieve closed guard and counter Joe Stevenson's punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Stevenson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stevenson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Stevenson is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Joe Stevenson
almost puts his head in the path of Poirier's kick.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Stevenson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Poirier may be in trouble!
Shovel hook by Joe Stevenson
tags Poirier.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Joe Stevenson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dustin Poirier swings and Stevenson has to retreat
Stevenson and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Dustin Poirier charges at Stevenson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson has a small cut in his Chin
Stevenson decides to launch some tentative punches
Dustin Poirier takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A wicked punch by Dustin Poirier
rocks Stevenson!
Poirier moves backwards and Joe Stevenson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dustin Poirier moves forward looking for some grappling action
Poirier has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dustin Poirier has seen better days.
Poirier and Joe Stevenson are cliched up against the cage. Poirier steps for a throw
Joe Stevenson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Joe Stevenson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Poirier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Stevenson slightly pushes Poirier into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Poirier studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Poirier moves backwards and Joe Stevenson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Joe Stevenson grabs Poirier
Dustin Poirier gets thrown to the mat.
Joe Stevenson is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Stevenson
He succeeds!
Joe Stevenson is in closed guard over Poirier
Stevenson tries to escape from closed guard...
Poirier waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Stevenson! He is reversed and nor Dustin Poirier is on half guard!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Stevenson
Stevenson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Poirier blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Stevenson from the side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to pass to mount...
Stevenson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Stevenson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in closed guard... Stevenson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Joe Stevenson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Stevenson tries to open up Poirier with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Poirier blocks a few elbows and now Joe Stevenson will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Dustin Poirier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Joe Stevenson launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Stevenson's guard...
Dustin Poirier forces Joe Stevenson to open his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stevenson is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Stevenson tries to close his guard around Poirier
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Stevenson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson
Poirier is in open guard over Stevenson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stevenson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Stevenson tries to take advantage...
Stevenson attempts a triangle from bottom! Dustin Poirier slips out. Stevenson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dustin Poirier slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Joe Stevenson
Poirier is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dustin Poirier has found an opening in the defense of Stevenson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stevenson's ribs.
Poirier and Stevenson circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier launches a furious hook!
That hits Stevenson's chin like a wrecking ball! Stevenson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Poirier is standing while Stevenson is on the ground on his back
Dustin Poirier steps back and allows Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Joe Stevenson is on his feet again.
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dustin Poirier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stevenson goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Judge: Joe Stevenson 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Joe Stevenson 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Joe Stevenson 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Dustin Poirier 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Winner is Dustin Poirier by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Joe Stevenson
Punches 21/42 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/33 (33%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 37/64 (58%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/18 (44%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Unsure I agree with this decision. Joe had ore health, yada yada yada. Also, Proboards is being fucky, hence the meh-write-ups.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!