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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 1085 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 149 p4p, 164 weight class). Queen has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian darts in and clinches Queen up against the cage.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Queen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
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!
Andonian wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Queen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Queen.
Queen tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian managing to control the position.
Andonian wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andonian there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
A quick step to the side and Andonian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen misses with a hook.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Andonian cracks Queen with a good jab.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian moves away from the strike by Queen.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Queen.
It looked like Andonian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Queen wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen pushes Andonian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with an elbow over the top.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Andonian there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andonian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andonian clinches with his opponent.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen lands a body punch.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Queen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
That's time! Andonian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Andonian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andonian won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Queen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andonian down.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throwing strikes but Andonian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andonian tries to get to his feet but Queen is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andonian in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Andonian wants to stand and escape but instead Queen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andonian is controlling Queen's posture.
Andonian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Queen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andonian is not content to let Queen control the position.
Andonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonian is trying to get back to full guard.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andonian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Andonian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
In his post fight interview, Garik Andonian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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