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Event:
VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Aharonian.#CL2#
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Aharonian in a clinch.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aharonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aharonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aharonian tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Aharonian lands an uppercut.
Aharonian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aharonian lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like JT Redman has been cut.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharonian controls his hands.
Aharonian prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman tries a body shot but Aharonian blocks it.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman tries to work over Aharonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aharonian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Redman prevents a body shot from Aharonian.
Redman throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Aharonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Aharonian controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aharonian prevents a body shot from Redman.
Aharonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aharonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Redman digs a right hand into Aharonian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aharonian's gas tank.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aharonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman tries a body shot but Aharonian blocks it.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Aharonian tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Aharonian.
Redman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aharonian lands with a left to the head.
Aharonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aharonian fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Aharonian.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Aharonian misses with some punches.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aharonian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aharonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aharonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Aharonian throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Aharonian.
Aharonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aharonian tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aharonian blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Aharonian looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Aharonian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aharonian throws an elbow but misses.
Aharonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Aharonian lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman is pushing Aharonian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aharonian misses with some punches.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Aharonian's ribcage. Aharonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aharonian presses Redman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aharonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Aharonian lands a body shot.
Aharonian prevents a body shot from Redman.
Aharonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aharonian blocks an uppercut.
Redman prevents a body shot from Aharonian.
Aharonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Aharonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Aharonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Aharonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman prevents a body shot from Aharonian.
Aharonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aharonian or not.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aharonian can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Aharonian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aharonian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Redman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redman tries a body shot but Aharonian blocks it.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aharonian can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Aharonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aharonian.
Aharonian is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armen Aharonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JT Redman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Redman tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Redman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aharonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aharonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman blocks a body shot from Aharonian.
Redman digs a right hand into Aharonian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aharonian's gas tank.
Aharonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aharonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aharonian or not.
Aharonian blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redman controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aharonian backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Armen Aharonian has been cut.
Redman tries a body shot but Aharonian blocks it.
Redman tries to work over Aharonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aharonian blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Aharonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aharonian lands a nice uppercut.
Aharonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aharonian digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Aharonian's ribcage. Aharonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharonian controls his hands.
Aharonian pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Redman just leaning against Aharonian, taking a breather.
Aharonian has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman slows down the pace here.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aharonian's elbow.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aharonian's elbow.
Aharonian has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Redman stalling the fight.
Aharonian misses with some punches.
Aharonian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aharonian scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aharonian.
Aharonian lands a body shot.
Redman is breathing heavily.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aharonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aharonian works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
Redman lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Redman pushes Aharonian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aharonian throws an elbow but it misses.
Aharonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aharonian is working Redman over against the cage.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Aharonian controls the action.
Aharonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Aharonian lands a shot to the body.
Aharonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Aharonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redman takes a shot to the head.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Aharonian prevents a body shot from Redman.
A short right from Aharonian.
Aharonian lands a nice uppercut.
Aharonian lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aharonian tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Aharonian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Aharonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Aharonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aharonian lands an uppercut.
Aharonian lands a left hand.
Redman prevents a body shot from Aharonian.
Aharonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Aharonian controls the action.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Aharonian avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Aharonian lands a right hand.
Aharonian lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aharonian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aharonian lands with a light punch inside.
Redman tries to work over Aharonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aharonian tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Aharonian lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aharonian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armen Aharonian dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice body kick from Aharonian.
Aharonian throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman tries to clinch #KD#
and Aharonian counters with a crisp one two that drops Redman! Aharonian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Redman to his feet! Redman is in big trouble!#ROC#
Redman is rocked!
Aharonian punishes Redman's body with a nice straight punch.
Redman is still on wobbly legs! Can Aharonian finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Aharonian.
Redman misses with a hook
and Aharonian counters with a huge left! Redman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aharonian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Redman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aharonian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Armen Aharonian, 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.
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Event:
VFA 7
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Power fails to land the takedown.
Power misses with a body shot.
Aharonian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aharonian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aharonian misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Power walks into a left hand.
Aharonian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Aharonian's front leg but catches the back leg as Aharonian tries to avoid it.
Power cracks the inside of Aharonian's front leg.
Aharonian misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Aharonian. #CUT#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aharonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aharonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Power missing with a left hand there. Aharonian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses with a body shot.
Aharonian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Power throws a head kick that Aharonian semi-blocks.
Aharonian swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Aharonian counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Aharonian.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aharonian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aharonian counters with a big right hand! Oh Power is in trouble here! Aharonian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian is the new middleweight champion!
Armen Aharonian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall takes a swing at Aharonian's ribcage but misses.
Dall slips under a jab.
Aharonian feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Aharonian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aharonian throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Aharonian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Aharonian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall digs a good hook to Aharonian's body.
Dall slips a jab from Aharonian.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aharonian just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aharonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Aharonian scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Aharonian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Aharonian swings widly with a right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Aharonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aharonian throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aharonian defends well and Dall ends up having to push Aharonian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Aharonian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Aharonian scores with a decent looking hook.
Aharonian scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
Aharonian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aharonian misses with a body kick.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aharonian scores with a shot to the body.
Armen Aharonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aharonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Aharonian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Aharonian counters with a nice uppercut.
Aharonian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Aharonian misses with a looping right.
Dall scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aharonian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Aharonian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Aharonian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Aharonian cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall moves forwards but Aharonian connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Wykyd Dall's cut even more.
Aharonian swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Aharonian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Aharonian.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aharonian.#T4#
Aharonian throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aharonian's guard.#ES#
Aharonian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aharonian scores with a body shot.
Aharonian cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aharonian's guard.
Aharonian keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Aharonian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armen Aharonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
That's time! Aharonian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aharonian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aharonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Aharonian down.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Aharonian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Aharonian throws a head kick that misses.
Aharonian blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armen Aharonian is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a low kick as Aharonian jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
#T1#
Aharonian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Aharonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aharonian leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aharonian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aharonian with a jab.#T2#
Aharonian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Aharonian misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall prevents Aharonian from standing back up.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Aharonian defending well. #SUB2#
Aharonian is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
#T3#
Dall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aharonian defending well though. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aharonian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aharonian is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Aharonian is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Aharonian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aharonian is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wykyd Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aharonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aharonian.
Aharonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aharonian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aharonian tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall throws out a counter right but Aharonian avoids it with no problem.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Aharonian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aharonian swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Aharonian lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Aharonian. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
A left lands for Dall.
Aharonian misses with a kick to the body.
Dall jabs Aharonian right on the nose. Aharonian blinks but takes it well.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aharonian as he avoids it easily.
Aharonian throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Aharonian takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aharonian tried to counter with a leg kick but Dall avoided it.
Aharonian jabs at Dall's body.
Aharonian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aharonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Aharonian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aharonian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Aharonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aharonian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aharonian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.#T3#
Aharonian misses with a body shot.
Aharonian lands with a cross. #CUT#
The cut above Wykyd Dall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dall tries to move into range but Aharonian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aharonian misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aharonian.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aharonian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Aharonian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Aharonian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aharonian misses with a hook.
Aharonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Aharonian down.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
enabling Aharonian to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aharonian misses the shot to the body.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aharonian defends it well.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aharonian.
Aharonian thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aharonian defends it well.#TD2#
Dall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aharonian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Aharonian is keeping the position.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armen Aharonian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aharonian 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPI - 3
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Aharonian misses with a wild body shot.
LaBrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aharonian with a body shot.
LaBrie works Aharonian's body with a nice hook.
Aharonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBrie connects with a body shot.
LaBrie misses with a looping right.
Aharonian moves away from the strike by LaBrie.
Aharonian misses with a two punch combination.
Aharonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaBrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. Aharonian does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBrie throws a hook but Aharonian blocks it.
LaBrie swings for the body but Aharonian moves out of range.
Aharonian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaBrie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aharonian.
We've been informed that LaBrie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from LaBrie. Those never looked like landing.
LaBrie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aharonian rather than just go for the knockout.
Aharonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
LaBrie staying out of range there.
LaBrie misses with a body shot
and Aharonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aharonian moves out of range as LaBrie strikes.
LaBrie misses with an uppercut
and Aharonian scores with a counter punch that sends LaBrie to the canvas! Aharonian smells blood - he's punishing LaBrie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LaBrie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPI - 2
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Aharonian connects with a single shot there.
Aharonian misses with a straight right.
Aharonian motions for Banner to come forward. Aharonian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armen Aharonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aharonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner with the counter takedown but Aharonian avoids it easily.
Aharonian throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Aharonian misses with a looping left.
Aharonian misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Aharonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Aharonian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aharonian misses with a straight left.
Banner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aharonian loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Aharonian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aharonian throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Aharonian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banner backs up against the cage.
Banner lands the left hand.
Armen Aharonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aharonian throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aharonian connects with a body shot that sends Banner's belly button to the back.
Aharonian cracks Banner with a good jab.
Banner goes for a double leg but Aharonian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aharonian continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Aharonian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aharonian throws out the jab. #T2#
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Aharonian loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Aharonian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aharonian misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aharonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aharonian defends it well.#KD#
Aharonian lands a big head kick that sends Banner tumbling to the mat! Aharonian takes a step backwards and waves Banner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Aharonian misses with a head kick.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Aharonian finish him?
Aharonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aharonian ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Aharonian moves away and avoids it.
Aharonian tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.#T3##KD#
Aharonian cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aharonian finish him?
Banner looks up at the clock. Bad move! Aharonian lands a right hand from hell, dropping Banner. Aharonian pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
A very excited looking Armen Aharonian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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