Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Aug 10, 2017 0:19:54 GMT -5
Josh Thomson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dustin Poirier looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Poirier feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Thomson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Nice punch by Josh Thomson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Thomson's punches
Thomson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Thomson's knee!
Poirier moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Thomson dodges just moving aside. Dustin Poirier has created a big hole that Josh Thomson could use now!
Josh Thomson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Thomson is holding Dustin Poirier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Josh Thomson looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Dustin Poirier moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Poirier's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Poirier tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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 clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dustin Poirier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Thomson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Thomson tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Thomson any adventage in the ground.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Poirier is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier has Thomson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Thomson is unable to move under Poirier control.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson leans back...
He clobbers Dustin Poirier's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Poirier follows Josh Thomson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Poirier needs to stop playing Josh Thomson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Poirier's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Thomson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to pass Dustin Poirier's guard...
Josh Thomson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson 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!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dustin Poirier has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Poirier steps forward
Josh Thomson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson circles around Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Poirier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Thomson tries to move to full mount
Thomson succeeds
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Josh Thomson storms over Poirier with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Poirier's face with his elbows!
Poirier's Chin is beginning to swell
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson works on the ground with his fingers over Poirier's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Josh Thomson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Thomson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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.
Josh Thomson 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.
An overhand right from Josh Thomson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Poirier's stops that one with his face! How is Poirier standing?!
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Thomson
that visibly pains Poirier.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Thomson followed by a hard jab
Dustin Poirier stumbles back.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson 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.
Thomson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Dustin Poirier's Chin
Dustin Poirier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Thomson!
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Poirier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Dustin Poirier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Thomson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dustin Poirier is not able to stop Poirier ground skills and Josh Thomson moves to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Poirier is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Josh Thomson slides his arm under Dustin Poirier's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Poirier's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dustin Poirier can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:35 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
So Poirier was winning this fight, then Thomson hit him once, then he wasn't winning. Then it was all down hill from there.
Dustin Poirier looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Poirier feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Thomson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Nice punch by Josh Thomson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Thomson's punches
Thomson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Thomson's knee!
Poirier moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Thomson dodges just moving aside. Dustin Poirier has created a big hole that Josh Thomson could use now!
Josh Thomson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Thomson is holding Dustin Poirier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Josh Thomson looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Dustin Poirier moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Thomson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Poirier's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Poirier tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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 clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dustin Poirier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Thomson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Thomson tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Thomson any adventage in the ground.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Poirier
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Poirier is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier has Thomson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Thomson is unable to move under Poirier control.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson leans back...
He clobbers Dustin Poirier's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Poirier follows Josh Thomson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Poirier needs to stop playing Josh Thomson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Poirier's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Thomson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to pass Dustin Poirier's guard...
Josh Thomson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson 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!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dustin Poirier has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Poirier steps forward
Josh Thomson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson circles around Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Poirier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Thomson tries to move to full mount
Thomson succeeds
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Josh Thomson storms over Poirier with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Poirier's face with his elbows!
Poirier's Chin is beginning to swell
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson works on the ground with his fingers over Poirier's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Josh Thomson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Thomson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. 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.
Josh Thomson 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.
An overhand right from Josh Thomson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Poirier's stops that one with his face! How is Poirier standing?!
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Thomson
that visibly pains Poirier.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Thomson followed by a hard jab
Dustin Poirier stumbles back.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson 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.
Thomson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Dustin Poirier's Chin
Dustin Poirier seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Thomson!
Josh Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Poirier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Poirier
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Dustin Poirier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Poirier
Thomson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dustin Poirier is not able to stop Poirier ground skills and Josh Thomson moves to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Thomson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Poirier is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Poirier
Josh Thomson slides his arm under Dustin Poirier's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Poirier's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dustin Poirier can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:35 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
So Poirier was winning this fight, then Thomson hit him once, then he wasn't winning. Then it was all down hill from there.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!