PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narek Sirakanian (ranked 1802 p4p, 212 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 1598 p4p, 183 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sirakanian
vs
Fernandez De Calderon

182 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernandez De Calderon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fernandez De Calderon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a body shot.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.
Sirakanian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sirakanian wants it to stay on the feet.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Fernandez De Calderon.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez De Calderon moves away.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon dives in and grabs Sirakanian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirakanian pushes down on Fernandez De Calderon's head and hops out.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Fernandez De Calderon.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Fernandez De Calderon was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fernandez De Calderon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Fernandez De Calderon.
Sirakanian stuffs the takedown.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon.
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Fernandez De Calderon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez De Calderon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fernandez De Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Fernandez De Calderon's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez De Calderon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez De Calderon misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Fernandez De Calderon as he connects with a hook.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez De Calderon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sirakanian on the side of the head.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!

Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Fernandez De Calderon against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to stall.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Fernandez De Calderon's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian pushes Fernandez De Calderon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fernandez De Calderon avoiding damage as Sirakanian throws knees to the body.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Fernandez De Calderon's ribcage. Fernandez De Calderon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fernandez De Calderon blocking some punches.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian stops a takedown attempt from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is struggling to control the position.
Sirakanian misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the elbow strike from Sirakanian, against the cage.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it.
Sirakanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandez De Calderon blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernandez De Calderon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks an elbow strike from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernandez De Calderon.
Sirakanian pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandez De Calderon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Fernandez De Calderon has Sirakanian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fernandez De Calderon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sirakanian tumbling to the mat - Fernandez De Calderon dives into Sirakanian's guard.
Fernandez De Calderon preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fernandez De Calderon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernandez De Calderon works over Sirakanian's head and body with a nice combination.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez De Calderon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandez De Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a straight right. Sirakanian didn't see that one coming.
Fernandez De Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez De Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez De Calderon dives in for a single leg takedown but Sirakanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez De Calderon misses the target.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Sirakanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernandez De Calderon should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Fernandez De Calderon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernandez De Calderon misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez De Calderon. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Sirakanian's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
Sirakanian connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian takes one on the button.

Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernandez De Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
A cross from Fernandez De Calderon lands.
Sirakanian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Sirakanian gets caught napping as Fernandez De Calderon dives in and scores a takedown. Sirakanian manages to retain guard.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirakanian wants to control the position but Fernandez De Calderon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sirakanian wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Fernandez De Calderon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian is looking to control Fernandez De Calderon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sirakanian avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fernandez De Calderon connects with a nice short shot to Sirakanian's temple.
Fernandez De Calderon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sirakanian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sirakanian is trying is best to control the position here.
Fernandez De Calderon is nestled in close to Sirakanian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fernandez De Calderon drops an elbow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian tries to get to full guard but Fernandez De Calderon has control of the leg.
Fernandez De Calderon is nestled in close to Sirakanian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fernandez De Calderon content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fernandez De Calderon working over Sirakanian with some ground and pound. Sirakanian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fernandez De Calderon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fernandez De Calderon connects with a nice short shot to Sirakanian's temple.
Fernandez De Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirakanian keeping hold of Fernandez De Calderon's head, controlling as best he can.
Fernandez De Calderon working Sirakanian over with strikes.
Sirakanian wants to improve his position but Fernandez De Calderon is controlling well.
Fernandez De Calderon working over Sirakanian with some ground and pound. Sirakanian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez De Calderon lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Fernandez De Calderon drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sirakanian there.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.

Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Fernandez De Calderon saw that one coming.
Fernandez De Calderon with the counter takedown but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Fernandez De Calderon misses the jab.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
It looked like Sirakanian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fernandez De Calderon.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
A jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses.
Fernandez De Calderon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian stalks Fernandez De Calderon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez De Calderon's face. Fernandez De Calderon staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sirakanian defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez De Calderon manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fernandez De Calderon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
As Fernandez De Calderon backs away, Sirakanian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fernandez De Calderon checks it well.
Sirakanian lunges at Fernandez De Calderon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandez De Calderon's hand.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernandez De Calderon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a jab to the nose.

Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernandez De Calderon on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Fernandez De Calderon with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sirakanian 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Narek Sirakanian!
Our winner, Narek Sirakanian, 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.