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Event: WVT 67: Smith v Halsti     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Custer slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Custer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Custer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Custer misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Custer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custer half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Custer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sirakanian rushes Custer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Custer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer lands with a left to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Custer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Custer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Custer.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Custer.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Custer or not.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Custer's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Custer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Custer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sirakanian works on Custer's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Custer. #T3#
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Custer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Custer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Custer takes a shot to the head.
Custer tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
A hook to the body from Custer.
Still in the clinch, Custer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Custer is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Custer lands a nice shot to the body.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Custer is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Custer.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
A short right from Custer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Custer lands with a short shot to the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
Custer is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Sirakanian looks winded!
Custer slows down the pace here.
Custer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Custer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Custer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Custer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Custer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer misses with a wild combination.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Custer throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Custer down.
Sirakanian tries to clinch
and Custer counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check. #T1##CL2#
Sirakanian instigates a clinch.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Custer prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirakanian can do to turn this around?
Custer blocking some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Custer controls his hands.
Jesse Custer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Custer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sirakanian after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Custer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Custer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian is breathing heavily.
Custer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Custer.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Custer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Custer lands a body shot.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Custer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
A nice left hand lands by Custer.
Custer is struggling to control the position.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
Custer lands with a light punch inside.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Custer lands a right hand.
Custer cracks Sirakanian with a nice body shot.
Custer is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Custer as the two fighters clinch.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Custer is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer lands a body shot.
Custer leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
A short right from Custer. #ROC#Sirakanian is rocked!
Nice body punch from Custer.
Sirakanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Custer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirakanian seems to have recovered his senses.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Custer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Custer.
A left hand lands to the body for Custer.
Custer taking a breather.
Custer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Custer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian closes the distance but Custer moves to the side
and Custer counters with a big right hand! Oh Sirakanian is in trouble here! Custer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
An out of breath Jesse Custer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Sturmovik.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmovik's hands.
Sturmovik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
No joy there for Sturmovik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range.
Sturmovik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmovik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sturmovik misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturmovik's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian thows a body kick. Sturmovik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturmovik finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Sturmovik right on the button with a cross.
Sirakanian lands a head kick. Sturmovik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Sturmovik throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sturmovik takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sirakanian takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik. #T3#
Sirakanian pushes Sturmovik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmovik misses with some punches. #T4#
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmovik controls his hands.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Sturmovik's ribcage. Sturmovik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sturmovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik scores a nice knee to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian is leaning against Sturmovik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Sturmovik's ribcage. Sturmovik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Sturmovik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian punishes Sturmovik's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturmovik's head backwards.
Sirakanian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a big right hand! Oh Sturmovik is in trouble here! Sirakanian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Ignatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatov is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatov 's knee.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian wants to clinch up but Ignatov keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian is looking to clinch. #T2#
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Ignatov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sirakanian walks straight into a right hand from Ignatov - that's dropped him! Ignatov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sirakanian from any more punishment! Sirakanian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yevgeny Ignatov!
After winning the bout, Yevgeny Ignatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
Hill has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hill looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirakanian.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Sirakanian's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hill on the side of the head.
Sirakanian 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.
Hill dives in and grabs Sirakanian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirakanian pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Hill swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Sirakanian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian works over Hill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sirakanian. That snapped Hill's head back.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sirakanian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
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!
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
Hill fails to pull guard. #T2#
Sirakanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill tries to pull guard but Sirakanian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Sirakanian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Sirakanian is controlling him.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill blocks a body shot from Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian is working Hill over against the cage.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Hill is rocked!
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill seems to have got his legs back now.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.#TD#
Hill gets control of Sirakanian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sirakanian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sirakanian wants to stand but Hill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sirakanian stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sirakanian!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Sirakanian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sirakanian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirakanian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill jumps guard but Sirakanian stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sirakanian smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Sirakanian lands a head shot.#T1#
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hill takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian with a hook.#CL#
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hill is trying to pull guard but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill jumps guard but Sirakanian stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sirakanian as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sirakanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirakanian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hill has Sirakanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sirakanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sirakanian to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Hill jumps guard but Sirakanian stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sirakanian cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Sirakanian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sirakanian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill prevents a body shot from Sirakanian. #TD#
Hill successfully pulls guard.
Sirakanian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Sirakanian is continuing to stall.
Sirakanian won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sirakanian has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Hill misses with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sirakanian. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian cracks Hill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sirakanian looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Sirakanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Sirakanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up.
Sirakanian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sirakanian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Sirakanian is looking to clinch.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Hill's defenses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Sirakanian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirakanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sirakanian circles away.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirakanian defends well and Hill ends up having to push Sirakanian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Hill tries to pull guard but Sirakanian won't allow it.
Hill jumps guard but Sirakanian stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sirakanian pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws a big uppercut that drops Hill! More strikes from Sirakanian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hill lies dazed against the cage as Sirakanian celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Castellana     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baker throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
It looked like Sirakanian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker checks a leg kick nicely.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Sirakanian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Baker looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Baker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Baker 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.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.#CL#
Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Baker wants to stall.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Baker. #T2#
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks it.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
Baker lands a right hand.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
A right handed body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baker misses with some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Baker tries to circle away but Sirakanian has him pinned against the cage.
Sirakanian tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Baker thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Sirakanian tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Jab from Baker.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
A jab from Baker finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Sirakanian cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker scores with a head kick. Sirakanian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Sirakanian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker lands with a right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Sirakanian scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Baker throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Baker.
It looked like Sirakanian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Baker connects with a high kick.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian misses with a combination
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Baker avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baker checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Baker.#CL#
Sirakanian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Sirakanian has the dominant position.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.
Baker works over Sirakanian's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian misses the body punch
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirakanian avoids it this time.
Jeff Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sirakanian connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick!
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker lands with a slapping head kick.
Sirakanian jabs at Baker's body.
Baker scores with a hook.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
Baker throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Baker moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits. #T3#
Sirakanian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Sirakanian slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Baker avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Baker thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baker misses with a right hand
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sirakanian's head.#T4#
Sirakanian delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sirakanian looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Narek Sirakanian.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeff Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some, you lose some. I just hope I treated you fans to a good fight tonight.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Kluba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sirakanian throws the kick towards the body but Kluba avoids it.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Kluba tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kluba connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well. #CL#
Sirakanian clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a left hand. #T1#
Kluba tries to circle away but Sirakanian has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sirakanian closes the distance and pushes Kluba back into the cage.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirakanian has double underhooks.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sirakanian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba is working for takedown but Sirakanian is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sirakanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body kick.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba wants to clinch
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluba blocks a jab.
Sirakanian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch successfully.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sirakanian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.#BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirakanian takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Kluba sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kluba.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Kluba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Kluba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sirakanian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Sirakanian throws a head kick but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian thuds his shin into the meat of Kluba's side.
Kluba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a head kick. Kluba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klubas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Sirakanian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Kluba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirakanian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sirakanian slips a jab and a cross from Kluba.
Sirakanian connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluba has time to react.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kluba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirakanian fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Kluba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sirakanian connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.#T3#
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kluba avoids it.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kluba misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Kluba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
Kluba slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Kluba is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Kluba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.#CL#
Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirakanian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirakanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sirakanian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Kluba blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirakanian finish him?
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba seems to have recovered his senses.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sirakanian doesn't seem bothered though.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Kluba moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Sirakanian closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian motions for Kluba to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Sirakanian wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Kluba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian cracks Kluba with a good jab.
A head kick by Sirakanian misses
and Kluba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that Kluba sees coming a mile off.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian cracks Kluba with a good jab.
Sirakanian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Kluba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range. #CL2#
Kluba rushes Sirakanian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirakanian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sirakanian keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to break free but Sirakanian pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kluba.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
Sirakanian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sirakanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian is pressed up against the cage. Kluba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirakanian down to the mat. Sirakanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Kluba.
Sirakanian connects with a high kick. #CL#
Sirakanian forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Sirakanian presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Kluba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirakanian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sirakanian is leaning against Kluba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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

An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Sirakanian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Sirakanian throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov 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.#T2#
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.#CL#
Sirakanian clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
Nurmagomedov is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
A jab from Sirakanian misses. #CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Sirakanian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Sirakanian stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Sirakanian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Sirakanian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sirakanian scores with a nice head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov 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.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Sirakanian's head back. #T1#
Sirakanian scores with a push kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Sirakanian misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov sends Sirakanian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nurmagomedov is motioning to the referee to let Sirakanian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sirakanian is rocked!
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Oh Sirakanian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakanian seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov. #CUT2#Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sirakanian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it well.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa blocks a jab.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Sirakanian - just one landing.
Sirakanian 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Sirakanian. #T1#
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sirakanian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.#T2#
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sirakanian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirakanian scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Sirakanian punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Sirakanian lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Sirakanian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. #T1#
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Barbosa clobbers Sirakanian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.#ROC#Sirakanian is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Narek Sirakanian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a huge left! Sirakanian is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barbosa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sirakanian from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Face     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Sirakanian. #T1#
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba looks for a takedown but Sirakanian sprawls well.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kluba under the eye.
Sirakanian tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands a body shot. #T2#
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Kluba connects with a jab.
Kluba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sirakanian thinking.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Kluba with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Kluba defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Kluba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sirakanian enables Kluba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sirakanian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian controlling Kluba's posture. #T2#
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirakanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sirakanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Kluba tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
It looked like Kluba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.#T4#
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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!#R3#
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluba has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kluba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kluba tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. #T3#
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kluba does no damage. #T4#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Kluba misses with a hook to the body
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C92: Steve vs. Chellios     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Princip works Sirakanian's body with a nice hook.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sirakanian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.#T1#
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Princip takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip jabs Sirakanian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves away
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Princip down.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.#T2#
Princip thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sirakanian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Princip lands a jab.
Sirakanian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Princip lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Princip blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Sirakanian tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Princip as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body kick.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian tries to work over Princip's front leg with a kick but Princip checks it.
Sirakanian defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sirakanian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Princip down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Princip misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Princip 's knee.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian with a hook.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a jab to Sirakanian's midsection.
Princip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Princip misses. #T2#
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Princip saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Princip misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Princip checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Sirakanian.#T3#
Princip connects with the punch.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a jab-cross combination.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Princip's leg. Princip is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Princip checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Sirakanian throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sirakanian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Princip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Princip takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
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 slips a jab from Princip.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Princip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Princip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirakanian works Princip's body with a nice hook.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Princip's knee momentarily.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Princip tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip with a jab.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Princip's ribs.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Princip.
Good shot there by Princip.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Princip.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Princip's knee but Princip avoids it well.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Princip lands with a straight right. Sirakanian didn't see that one coming.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Princip with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Princip throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Narek Sirakanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Princip misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirakanian motions for Princip to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

An out of breath Louis Princip thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Steve takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pound Town Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Steve punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian tries to land a body kick
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.#T4#
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steve walks into a left hand.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve throws a series of punches but Sirakanian avoids them all with ease.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Sirakanian - just one landing.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirakanian.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Sirakanian scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Sirakanian jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one. #T1#
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Steve clinches.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
A left hand lands to the body for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Sirakanian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Steve.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sirakanian gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve gets through Sirakanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Steve gets through Sirakanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not. #T3#
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
A short right from Steve.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Steve.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian lands a body punch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch. #CL#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

Narek Sirakanian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Lancaster.
Sirakanian throws a lazy body kick
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancaster's head backwards.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Sirakanian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lancaster if he has to take too many more of those.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Sirakanian cracks Lancaster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sirakanian stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range. #T3#
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sirakanian tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sirakanian duly obliges.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
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.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian misses with a double jab
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Lancaster down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Lancaster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Narek Sirakanian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sirakanian misses the body punch
and Lancaster comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sirakanian stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Lancaster is on him like rabid pit bull! Sirakanian slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
Henry Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C82: Steve vs. Marceau     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian 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.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.#T1#
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian lands a head shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirakanian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Sirakanian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Sirakanian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian fails with the takedown
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Kruschev thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirakanian off to one side.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sirakanian.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sirakanian will feel that in the morning.
Kruschev swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Kruschev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Sirakanian motions for Kruschev to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Sirakanian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Sirakanian.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sirakanian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Kruschev.#T3#
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian with a hook.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kruschev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruschev steps away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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.

 

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to break free but Sirakanian pushes him back against the cage.
Sirakanian blocking some punches. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Murphy.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy lands a jab to Sirakanian's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian 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.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Sirakanian jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Sirakanian's body. Sirakanian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Murphy.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Murphy checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Sirakanian's leg but Sirakanian calmly moves out of range.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Sirakanian moves his leg out of the way.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sirakanian.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.#T1#
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Murphy checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Murphy clobbers Sirakanian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Sirakanian blocks a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sirakanian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Murphy misses with a body punch
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy jabs at Sirakanian's body.#T1#
Murphy thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy jabs at Sirakanian's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Sirakanian cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy feints and then cracks Sirakanian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirakanian down.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a jab.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range. #T3#
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Murphy.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirakanian.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirakanian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand. #T4#
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy feints and then cracks Sirakanian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirakanian down.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Sirakanian works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!

A very excited looking Tobias Murphy 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov with a jab.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Danilov saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian tries to counter with a clinch but Danilov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian works Danilov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Danilov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Danilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirakanian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sirakanian down.
Sirakanian tries to improve position but can't.
Sirakanian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sirakanian regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
Danilov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danilov rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Danilov staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danilov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sirakanian sprawls well. Sirakanian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Sirakanian takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.#T2#
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian tries to work over Danilov's front leg with a kick but Danilov checks it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sirakanian swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Danilov is wise to it.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danilov.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.#T4#
Danilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Danilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sirakanian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Danilov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danilov cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danilov is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down. #T1#
Danilov throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Danilov finds it's target.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov backing away here, and Sirakanian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Danilov moves his leg out of the way.
Danilov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Sirakanian fights it but they end up in guard.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in to control the position.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Danilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Danilov, at least for the moment.
Danilov works over Sirakanian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirakanian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirakanian has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position.
Sirakanian wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Danilov's head back.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Daughtrey. That snapped Sirakanian's head back. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.#CL#
Daughtrey has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daughtrey lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sirakanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daughtrey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian walks into a jab.
Daughtrey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Daughtrey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daughtrey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Daughtrey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up but Sirakanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daughtrey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daughtrey cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Daughtrey's leg. Daughtrey is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daughtrey throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daughtrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Daughtrey has Sirakanian up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sirakanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian wants to slow Daughtrey down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daughtrey cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Daughtrey steps away.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirakanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a hook.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daughtrey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Daughtrey moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Daughtrey moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Daughtrey avoids it with no problem.
Daughtrey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Daughtrey clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
A short right from Daughtrey on the inside.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sirakanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daughtrey is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daughtrey or not.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirakanian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Daughtrey tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daughtrey tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
A short uppercut from Daughtrey.
A body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Daughtrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Daughtrey. Those never looked like landing.
Daughtrey moves forwards but Sirakanian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey.
A shot to the liver by Daughtrey. Beautiful body shot.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Daughtrey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Sirakanian back into the cage.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sirakanian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks from the clinch.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sirakanian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Daughtrey misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Daughtrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Kevin Daughtrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daughtrey lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey lands a damaging elbow.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey. #T2#
Daughtrey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Sirakanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
Daughtrey moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Daughtrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Narek Sirakanian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daughtrey closes the distance but Sirakanian moves to the side
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sirakanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daughtrey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Sirakanian misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daughtrey lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Daughtrey lands a jab to the nose.
Sirakanian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daughtrey backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away. #T4#
Daughtrey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Daughtrey connects with a body shot that sends Sirakanian's belly button to the back.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch.
Daughtrey misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daughtrey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Daughtrey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daughtrey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Daughtrey's body.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Daughtrey ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Daughtrey off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away. #CL#
Daughtrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Daughtrey on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Daughtrey. #T1#
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Daughtrey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey throws an elbow but it misses.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards. #CUT#Narek Sirakanian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daughtrey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Sirakanian gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Daughtrey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Daughtrey scores with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey throws an elbow that misses.
Daughtrey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not. #T4#
Daughtrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Daughtrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#913 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benedetti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti backing away here, and Sirakanian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirakanian. That did some damage!
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Sirakanian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirakanian scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.#T2#
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Benedetti tries to keep at a distance but Sirakanian has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benedetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Sirakanian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
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!
Benedetti throws a lazy body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti throws a big counter combination but Sirakanian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the cage.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Sirakanian darts in and clinches Benedetti up against the cage.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sirakanian moves into range and clinches up with Benedetti.#BC#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Sirakanian jabs at Benedetti's body.
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!
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sirakanian has managed to clinch.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Benedetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a counter combo.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti is looking for a counter combo.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Benedetti.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sirakanian misses the body punch
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Sirakanian walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sirakanians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benedetti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Sirakanian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benedetti slips under a jab.#T4#
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirakanian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Benedetti tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Benedetti cracks Sirakanian with an open hand slap.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back to recover.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sirakanian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian motions for Benedetti to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Benedetti counters with a series of strikes. Sirakanian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Sirakanian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at Sirakanian's knee but Sirakanian avoids it well.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Sirakanian works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benedetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benedetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Benedetti connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benedetti.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Benedetti.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Sirakanian takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Sirakanian there.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Sirakanian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirakanian down.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits. #T4#
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Nice shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mario Benedetti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti stalks Sirakanian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sirakanian's face. Sirakanian staggers backwards, shaken.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirakanian moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sirakanian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benedetti checks a leg kick. #T1#
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benedetti. Sirakanian shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Benedetti sets himself, and Sirakanian steps forward looking for the clinch! Benedetti avoids it this time.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
A clash of legs there as Benedetti blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Benedetti misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a head kick. Sirakanian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range. #T3#
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirakanian counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti jabs Sirakanian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Benedetti tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benedetti.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.#T1#
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Sirakanian down. #T2#
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
It appears Benedetti was looking to counter with a kick there.
Benedetti is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benedetti connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Benedetti.
Despite the aggression on Sirakanian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti misses the jab.
Sirakanian wants to counter with a clinch but Benedetti pushes him away.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narek Sirakanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benedetti.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Sirakanian's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Benedetti.
I think Benedetti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!

Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mario Benedetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Pollock's front leg but catches the back leg as Pollock tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pollock checks it.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pollock with a body shot.
Sirakanian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Pollock has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pollock.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pollock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sirakanian's efforts to push away.
Pollock misses with some punches.
I was talking to Pollock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sirakanian.
Pollock stalling in the clinch but Sirakanian improves position.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Pollock lands a body punch.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #BC#
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Pollock clinches up against the cage.
Pollock tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Pollock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollock's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pollock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian is looking to control Pollock's arms but Pollock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sirakanian has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock. #T3#
Pollock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pollock has time to react.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pollock tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Pollock is wise to it.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Sirakanian moves his leg out of the way.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollock.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Sirakanian works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks from the clinch.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Pollock moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Pollock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Pollock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Pollock misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body kick.
Pollock misses with a straight right.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian thinks about the counter body kick.
Sirakanian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Pollock.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirakanian tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sirakanian moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pollock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock blocks a leg kick.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Pollock.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock wants to clinch.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Pollock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollock finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head. #T3#
Pollock scores with a punch to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Pollock ducked under it nicely.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pollock.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.#T4#
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Pollock 's knee.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Pollock steps away.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Pollock moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Pollock looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sirakanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a three punch combo that has Pollock backing up. Pollock nods at Sirakanian to acknowledge the strikes.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Pollock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Pollock wants to slow Sirakanian down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pollock is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
Pollock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pollock is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Pollock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock scores with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Pollock misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range and Pollock settles back down.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Pollock lands a front kick.
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Sirakanian backs away, Pollock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Pollock saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian tries to work over Pollock's front leg with a kick but Pollock checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Sirakanian is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Pollock misses with a looping right.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock tries to counter by clinching up but Sirakanian breaks away and moves out of range.
Pollock looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick!
Pollock walks into a straight right hand from Sirakanian.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pollock throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Pollock checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Pollock with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sirakanian. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock wants to clinch.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Pollock closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson Pollock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pollock takes a shot to the head.
Sirakanian gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock digs a right hand into Sirakanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirakanian's gas tank.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pollock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pollock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sirakanian checks it well.
Pollock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pollock's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Pollock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pollock scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Good shot there by Pollock.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Pollock seems unphased.
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pollock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Pollock avoids it.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock wants to clinch up but Sirakanian keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock tries to clinch up.
Pollock throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range.
Pollock tries to clinch up but Sirakanian circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

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

An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Savic moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Savic thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian lands with an overhand left.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savic.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savic.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Savic tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Savic slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Savic down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and Savic counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target. #T1#
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Savic checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savic rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
And Savic counters with a quick kick to the body but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Savic as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savic lands with a right hand.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Savic slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Savic avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A big left from Sirakanian misses. #T2#
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Savic's leg. Savic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sirakanian's head.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Savic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savic's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Savic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Savic.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Savic with a jab.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Savic connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Savic throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Savic misses the shot to the body.
Savic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Savic is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic cracks Sirakanian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Savic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savic tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Savic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Savic scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Savic.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Savic blocks the low kick.
Savic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savic defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Savic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Savic avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian cracks Savic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sirakanian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
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 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian throws a right and a left that Savic avoids nicely.
Sirakanian throws the kick towards the body but Savic avoids it.
Savic misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Savic scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Savic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savic tries to clinch up but Sirakanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic slips under a jab.
Savic slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Savic misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savic checks a leg kick.
Savic throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Savic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Savic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savic cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savic tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
A jab from Savic misses.
Savic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Savic.
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Savic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian defending well as Savic loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Savic down.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Savic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.#T3#
Savic swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Savic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic misses with a straight right.
Savic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Savic lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Savic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Savic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Savic throws a low kick, looking for Sirakanian's leg but Sirakanian calmly moves out of range.
Savic misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Savic should have avoided that one.
Savic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick from Savic misses. #CL#
Savic has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Savic throws a big shot that misses.
Savic lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Savic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Savic defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Savic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Savic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Savic takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian avoids a kick to the body.
Savic backing away here, and Sirakanian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it.
Savic lands with a straight right. Sirakanian didn't see that one coming.
Savic throws a shot to the body.
Savic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic moves away from the strike by Sirakanian. #T1#
Savic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Savic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Savic tries a head kick but it misses.
Savic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body kick.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savic cracks a nice hook into Sirakanian's ribs.
Sirakanian clobbers Savic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savic is out of range.
Savic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savic scores with a push kick.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic wants to clinch up but Sirakanian keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sirakanian tries to work over Savic's front leg with a kick but Savic checks it.
Savic loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Sirakanian jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Savic lands a front kick.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Savic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Savic slips under a jab from Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Savic down.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Savic checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Savic moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Savic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sirakanian tries to work over Savic's front leg with a kick but Savic checks it.
Savic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Savic's leg. Savic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savic. Savic obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savic.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savic throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Savic throws a big shot that misses.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sirakanian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Savic slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Savic's body.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
Sirakanian throws a push kick but Savic slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Savic.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savic tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savic.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weight is out of range.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian motions for Weight to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight misses with a hook.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Weight blocks the leg kick.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Weight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Weight avoids it.
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Weight's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Weight. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Weight.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Weight moves his leg out of the way.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Weight.
Sirakanian throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Sirakanian backs off Weight throws a huge counter combo but Sirakanian manages to avoid it all.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Weight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage!
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weight.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirakanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Good work by Weight as he checks the leg kick.
Weight throws out a counter right but Sirakanian avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. #T2#
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian stalks Weight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weight's face. Weight staggers backwards, shaken.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Weight is out of range.
Weight avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Weight has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weight defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
A leg kick checked by Weight.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Weight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sirakanian! Weight lets Sirakanian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sirakanian misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Sirakanian is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight gave a mention to Shadow-Battle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Lombardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Lombardo moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Lombardo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lombardo misses with some punches.
Lombardo is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Lombardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lombardo scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
A right hook to the body lands for Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Lombardo is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sirakanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.#CL#
Lombardo rushes Sirakanian and presses him up against the cage.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirakanian is defending well for now.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombardo's elbow.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Lombardo presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Lombardo throws an elbow that misses.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombardo's elbow.
Lombardo avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Lombardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice body shot.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Lombardo as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Lombardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Lombardo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lombardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Lombardo jumps back.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Lombardo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombardo. Sirakanian shrugs it off though.
Lombardo lands a jab to the head.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirakanian can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Lombardo blocks the leg kick.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirakanian's sensitive parts.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Sirakanian blocks the body kick.
Lombardo lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sirakanian. That snapped Lombardo's head back.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lombardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sirakanian!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombardo - that will leave a mark!
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lombardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a big counter head kick but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Lombardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a left and a right that stings Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
Sirakanian stuns Lombardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lombardo throws a combination that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Lombardo tries to bum rush Sirakanian with a series of wild strikes but Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#T1#
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Lombardo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lombardo. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lombardo with a body shot.
Lombardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.#T3#
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but Sirakanian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Lombardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Lombardo throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian. #T4#
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lombardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Lombardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardo. That one must have hurt.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Narek Sirakanian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Lombardo seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Lombardo.
Nice jab there from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
Lombardo misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Sirakanian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lombardo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Lombardo.
Sirakanian throws a counter combo.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lombardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sirakanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lombardo lands with a straight right. Sirakanian didn't see that one coming.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but Sirakanian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Lombardo clinches up with Sirakanian and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Lombardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Lombardo works on Sirakanian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardo or not.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian tries to land knees in the clinch but Lombardo avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lombardo.
Sirakanian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo. #T3#
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirakanian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Lombardo sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Lombardo didn't see that one coming.
A nice combination there by Sirakanian.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Lombardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Lombardo.#T4#
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lombardo.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo had his way with Narek Sirakanian in that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Lombardo blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body punch.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Lombardo moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Sirakanian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
As Sirakanian tries to get set, Lombardo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sirakanian manages to avoid the attempt.
Lombardo throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Lombardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sirakanian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo lands a nice hook to Sirakanian's body. Sirakanian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombardo punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
Lombardo jabs at Sirakanian's body.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Sirakanian's body. #T2#
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Lombardo down.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lombardo with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Lombardo checks it.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lombardo.
Lombardo with a hook.
Lombardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Sirakanian scores with the left hand. Lombardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombardo throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lombardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Lombardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lombardo tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Narek Sirakanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
Lombardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!

Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Santino Lombardo, 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick.
Baba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Baba takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba. #T1#
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Sirakanian just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaba.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a nice body shot.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Baba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian thumps Baba with a low kick.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Baba's body. Baba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baba misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Baba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sirakanian just manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba takes one to the chin there.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#T2#
Baba connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baba.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Baba throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baba avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Sirakanian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baba takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Baba throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sirakanian doesn't seem bothered though.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian tries to bum rush Baba with a series of wild strikes but Baba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baba motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Baba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Baba checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baba moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts.
Baba throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Baba.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba throws a body kick that misses.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Sirakanian lands a jab.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Baba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba feints a jab promting Sirakanian to slip. Baba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sirakanian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
A big right from Baba misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
As Sirakanian backs away, Baba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Baba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Baba.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian slips a jab and a cross from Baba.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian looks to land a combination but Baba avoids it well.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirakanian. That did some damage!
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
It looked like Baba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian tries to move into range but Baba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baba. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Baba's ribs.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Sirakanian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Baba checks it.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Baba misses with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baba!
Baba digs a good body shot into Sirakanian's ribs.
Sirakanian walks into a jab.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baba misses with a hook.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Baba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sirakanian checks it well.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Baba misses.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
A shot to the body from Baba misses
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sirakanian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baba if he has to take too many more of those.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Sirakanian ducks right into an uppercut from Baba.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
It appears Baba was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baba takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Baba connects with a body shot that sends Sirakanian's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba clobbers Sirakanian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Baba throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Baba strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Baba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Baba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sirakanian will feel that in the morning.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baba moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Baba lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Baba blocks the leg kick.
Baba takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Baba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baba connects with the punch.
Sirakanian tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian catches Baba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Baba.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sirakanian misses with a combination
and Baba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sirakanian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baba will feel that in the morning.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baba checks a leg kick.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baba checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirakanian punishes Baba's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Baba.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a thumping low kick.
Baba cracks Sirakanian with an open hand slap.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
Baba misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a right and a left that Baba avoids nicely.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. #T4#
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 drops his hands momentarily and Baba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Sirakanian connects with a jab.
Sirakanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Baba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian blocks the body kick.
Baba throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Baba jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#890 Falcone v Mitchell     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricard on the side of the head.
Ricard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricard tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard feinted with a counter takedown.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian motions for Ricard to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Sirakanian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Ricard didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard shoots in but Sirakanian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Ricard lands a front kick.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Ricard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ricard to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Ricard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard takes one to the chin there.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Sirakanian jumps back.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.#CL#
Ricard moves into the clinch.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage. #BC2#
Sirakanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Sirakanian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ricard misses the jab.
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Ricard does it's job there.
Ricard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Ricard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it
and Ricard counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricard doesn't seem bothered though.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard checks a leg kick.#T4#
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Ricard's leg but Ricard calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ricard blocks a jab.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian thumps Ricard with a low kick.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricard misses its target.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Sirakanian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Ricard didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Ricard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricard.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirakanian tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sirakanian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Ricard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Ricard.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
Sirakanian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sirakanian.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Ricard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick!
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Ricard moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricard.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Ricard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian. #BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ricard connects with a leg kick.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Ricard's body.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a front kick that sends Ricard stumbling back into the cage.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard with a jab.
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Ricard.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sirakanian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Ricard with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian lands a jab.
Ricard misses the jab.#T1##TD#
Ricard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sirakanian is staying active underneath Ricard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but Sirakanian defending well.
Ricard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ricard trying to mount his opponent but Sirakanian defends it.
Ricard is keen to just control but Sirakanian is a slippery customer.
Sirakanian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sirakanian.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ricard trying to control but Sirakanian is working from the bottom.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Ricard's head to control his posture.
Sirakanian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirakanian has his hands on Ricard's head, controlling the position.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirakanian trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricard throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a counter high kick but Sirakanian was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sirakanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A big right from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Ricard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 throws a leg kick which misses Ricard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricard tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Ricard needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mochinori takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mochinori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mochinori 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.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian jabs Mochinori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mochinori throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Mochinori misses the jab.
Sirakanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mochinori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian blocks a low kick nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mochinori momentarily.
Sirakanian jabs at Mochinori's body.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian motions for Mochinori to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mochinori misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Mochinori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Mochinori's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mochinori just manages to avoid it.
Mochinori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Mochinori checks it.
Mochinori slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
Mochinori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mochinori tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mochinori thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Mochinori looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mochinori.#T3#
Sirakanian slips a jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Mochinori down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mochinori is out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Mochinori's legs.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
It seemed like Mochinori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Mochinori moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian jabs at Mochinori's body.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mochinori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Mochinori's knee but Mochinori avoids it well.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mochinori misses the jab.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Mochinori is out of range.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
Nice body punch from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Mochinori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mochinori.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
And that is 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mochinori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Mochinori walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a leg kick.
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 stuns Mochinori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori thuds his shin into the meat of Sirakanian's side.
Mochinori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mochinori there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mochinori.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mochinori thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
Sirakanian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Mochinori scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mochinori cracks a nice hook into Sirakanian's ribs.
Sirakanian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mochinori's knee momentarily.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Mochinori is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mochinori.
It looks like Sirakanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mochinori moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Mochinori tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirakanian. That did some damage!
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian walks into a straight right hand from Mochinori.
Sirakanian thumps Mochinori with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Mochinori throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mochinori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sirakanian if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a combination that misses
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Sirakanian cracks Mochinori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Mochinori works Sirakanian's body with a nice hook.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mochinori. That did some damage!
Mochinori drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Mochinori connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mochinori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Mochinori.
Sirakanian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mochinori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Mochinori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the head.
Mochinori misses with a low kick. #T4#
Mochinori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Mochinori.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Mochinori throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mochinori's knee momentarily.
Mochinori scores with a jab.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Mochinori throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Mochinori only half commits.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mochinori is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
Mochinori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Mochinori tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mochinori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mochinori.
Sirakanian looks to land a body kick but Mochinori moved away.
Mochinori feints a counter leg kick.
Mochinori takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori with a jab.#T1#
Mochinori swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Mochinori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Sirakanian tried to counter with a leg kick but Mochinori avoided it.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mochinori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian throws a head kick but Mochinori moves out of range.
And Mochinori responds with a good body kick, but Sirakanian manages to step out the way in time.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian jabs Mochinori right on the nose. Mochinori blinks but takes it well.
Mochinori connects with an inside leg kick.
Mochinori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Jab by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirakanian tried to counter with a leg kick but Mochinori avoided it.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Mochinori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Sirakanian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mochinori is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Mochinori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochinori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Sirakanian wants to slow Mochinori down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochinori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mochinori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mochinori just manages to avoid it.
Mochinori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Mochinori.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mochinori on the side of the head.
Sirakanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Mochinori tries to land a body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good low kick that Mochinori was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uesugi Mochinori.
I think Mochinori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Lombardo dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Sirakanian avoids a kick to the body.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo is wise to it.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sirakanian gets tackled into the cage by Lombardo. Lombardo maintains the clinch.
Lombardo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Sirakanian stalling against the cage.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Lombardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombardo avoids it.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage. #T2#
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
A body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo. #T4#
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
A short left from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo crunches a lovely knee into Sirakanian's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lombardo scores with a head kick. Sirakanian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian punishes Lombardo's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Lombardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardo also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
As Sirakanian backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Sirakanian gets tackled into the cage by Lombardo. Lombardo maintains the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
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 tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sirakanian just manages to avoid it.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.#T3#
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lombardo darts in and clinches Sirakanian up against the cage.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo. #T4#
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Santino Lombardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirakanian can do to turn this around?
A short right from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombardo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian scores with the left hand. Lombardo knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Lombardo's knee but Lombardo avoids it well.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Lombardo.#T2#
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
Lombardo motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lombardo lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Lombardo.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo fakes the leg kick and cracks Sirakanian in the body.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Lombardo throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Sirakanian seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Sirakanian is rocked!
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Lombardo finish him?
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian seems to have recovered his senses.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo. #T4#
Sirakanian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Sirakanian. #CL#
Lombardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Lombardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian looks to land a combination but Lombardo avoids it well.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Lombardo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Lombardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Lombardo forces Sirakanian back against the cage and clinches.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sirakanian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian stalling against the cage.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo. #T3#
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a body punch.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo works on Sirakanian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sirakanian pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sirakanian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lombardo is unloading with more strikes now! Sirakanian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
Santino Lombardo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Sirakanian motions for McCraken to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.#T1#
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken misses with a hook
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
McCraken misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by McCraken. #T2#
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
McCraken checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCraken takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.#T4#
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Sirakanian's torso.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
McCraken swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Sirakanian throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken with a nice cross.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Sirakanian slips a straight right by McCraken.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sirakanian.
McCraken slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken scores with a jab.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sirakanian has time to react.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Sirakanian. #T1#
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirakanian.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken wants to slow Sirakanian down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dougal McCraken.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Sirakanian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a three punch combo!
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
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!
A shot to the body from Baba misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baba thinking.
Baba misses with a body shot
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian. #T1#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Baba throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Baba looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Baba's knee but Baba avoids it well.
Baba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba takes one on the button.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws a front kick that sends Baba stumbling back into the cage.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Baba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Baba checks it.
It looks like Baba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
Baba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Baba misses.
Sirakanian blocks the body kick.
Baba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but Baba checks it
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Baba's body.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
And Baba counters with a quick kick to the body but Sirakanian blocks it.
Baba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Baba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba misses the jab.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses #KD#
and Baba counters with a head kick that drops Sirakanian to the mat! Sirakanian scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Baba throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Baba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Baba circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sirakanian drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Baba follows Sirakanian to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Savic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Savic is wise to it.
Savic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range and Savic settles back down.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Savic seems unphased.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savic momentarily.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Savic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Sirakanian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Savic checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savic avoids a kick to the body.
Savic slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Savic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Savic avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Savic moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Savic takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but Savic checks it
and Savic counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
Savic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to work over Savic's front leg with a kick but Savic checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Savic misses the target.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Savic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Savic checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savic.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Savic checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Savic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a lazy body kick
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian with the inside leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Savic throws a leg kick that misses.
Savic throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Savic's legs.
An inside leg kick from Savic misses.
Jab, jab by Sirakanian - just one landing.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Savic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Savic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savic checks it well.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sirakanian lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Savic connects with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Savic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Savic throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savic rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely.
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Savic tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Savic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savic.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Savic's body.
Savic misses with a hook.
Savic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Savic.
Savic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A counter left hand to the body from Savic misses its target.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Savic.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian keeps the fight on the outside.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Savic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sirakanian just manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Savic lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
Savic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Savic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savic throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Savic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Savic's body.
Savic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sirakanian duly obliges. #T3#
Sirakanian drops his hands momentarily and Savic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Savic blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Savic counters with a nice body kick.
Savic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savic checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Savic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sirakanian's knee momentarily.
Sirakanian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Savic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Savic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
It looked like Savic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savic.
Savic misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savic's sensitive parts.
Savic checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Savic misses the target.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Savic.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Savic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Savic's leg but Savic calmly moves out of range.
Savic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savic throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Savic.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Savic off balance momentarily.
Savic thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian wants to slow Savic down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sirakanian avoids it.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Savic moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Savic steps away.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Savic blocks it.
Savic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savic.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Savic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Savic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Savic moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Sirakanian blocks the body kick.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic fakes the leg kick and cracks Sirakanian in the body.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
A quick step to the side and Savic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Savic is looking to counter punch.
Savic tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and Savic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sirakanian's knee momentarily.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Savic down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Savic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savic misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a combination that misses
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Savic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savic misses with the body kick
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Sirakanian thumps Savic with a low kick.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savic throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sirakanian lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Savic scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian catches Savic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Savic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Savic off the cage and back into range.
Sirakanian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savic backs up against the cage.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savic throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sirakanian duly obliges.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Magomaevaboff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Magomaevaboff counters by moving into the clinch.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Magomaevaboff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Magomaevaboff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian tries to work over Magomaevaboff's front leg with a kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.#T2#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Magomaevaboff 's knee.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomaevaboff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff connects with the punch.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Magomaevaboff's belly button to the back.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that half lands.
Magomaevaboff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Good work by Magomaevaboff as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomaevaboff can pounce on him.
Magomaevaboff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomaevaboff motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomaevaboff rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomaevaboff at a distance.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomaevaboff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up
and Sirakanian counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
A low kick from Magomaevaboff is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomaevaboff.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff lands the left hand.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Magomaevaboff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to break the clinch but Sirakanian is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches. #BC#
Magomaevaboff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Sirakanian fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomaevaboff in the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Magomaevaboff has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Magomaevaboff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomaevaboff's gas tank.
Magomaevaboff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Sirakanian won't allow it.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomaevaboff blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
A short right from Magomaevaboff on the inside.
Magomaevaboff working aggressively here.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Magomaevaboff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sirakanian smiles and moves away.
Sirakanian thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.#T3#
Magomaevaboff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomaevaboff blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff stuns Sirakanian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian lands an overhand right.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian. #T4#
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomaevaboff off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Sirakanian jabs Magomaevaboff right on the nose. Magomaevaboff blinks but takes it well.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Sirakanian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Narek Sirakanian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sirakanian. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Sirakanian lands with a nice combination. Dick backs away looking to recover.
Sirakanian motions for Dick to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian thumps Dick with a low kick.
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dick on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirakanian throwing a counter right hand but Dick manages to avoid it.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Sirakanian catches Dick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sirakanian as he jumps to the side.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sirakanian sprawls well. Sirakanian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
Sirakanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dick back to the cage. Sirakanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Dick throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Dick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sirakanian as he jumps to the side.
Sirakanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick shoots and misses
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick is defended easily by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Sirakanian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dick checks it well.
Dick avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's time! Sirakanian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sirakanian scores with a head kick. Dick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dick counters with a single leg into guard. Sirakanian didn't expect that. #SUB#
Sirakanian is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick controlling from the top position.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Sirakanian seems keen to control Dick's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick prevents Sirakanian from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Sirakanian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sirakanian wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Dick being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Dick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Sirakanian counters with a quick kick to the body but Dick blocks it.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Dick.
Sirakanian is looking to counter punch.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Sirakanian shows good takedown defense.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Dick saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirakanian defends well and Dick ends up having to push Sirakanian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
Dick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirakanian defends well and Dick ends up having to push Sirakanian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a jab.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Sirakanian shows good takedown defense.
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Sirakanian sprawls well.
Dick fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Dick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dick.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there #TD2#
and Dick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Sirakanian.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sirakanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sirakanian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Dick blocks it.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up with Sirakanian, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes Sirakanian against the cage but Sirakanian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dick drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Sirakanian is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Sirakanian wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirakanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Sirakanian is working hard here to advance position.
Sirakanian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Sirakanian is trying to keep Dick in close.
Sirakanian wants to stand and escape but Dick is having none of it.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sirakanian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dick trying to control from half guard but Sirakanian is working away.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sirakanian trying to hold on to Dick's head to control him but Dick postures up.
Sirakanian wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick trying to control the pace.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rick Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick thows a huge punch but Sirakanian dodges it nicely.
Dick lands strikes from half guard.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirakanian wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick is thwarting Sirakanian's attempts to control the position.
Dick missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sirakanian is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirakanian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dick throwing shots but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian trying to control from the bottom.
Rick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirakanian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sirakanian wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirakanian is controlling Dick's trapped leg to prevent Dick from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Dick.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27

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

A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
and Mochinori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mochinori checks it well.
Mochinori looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mochinori.
Mochinori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mochinori looks to move away, Sirakanian throws a big counter combo but Mochinori just gets out of the way.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sirakanian thinking.
Sirakanian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mochinori counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Mochinori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Sirakanian defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Mochinori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Mochinori misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mochinori.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mochinori has time to react.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mochinori has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mochinori ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mochinori - that will leave a mark!
Sirakanian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Mochinori cracks Sirakanian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mochinori lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
A slow jab from Mochinori misses its intended target.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Mochinori checks it.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but Sirakanian steps away.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mochinori tries a head kick but it misses.
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
Mochinori tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mochinori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirakanian's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Donk. Mochinori catches Sirakanian right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori takes one on the button.#T4#
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mochinori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mochinori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Mochinori misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mochinori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Mochinori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mochinori, as that shot connected.
Mochinori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mochinori counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Mochinori blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into Mochinori's ribs.
Mochinori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Mochinori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mochinori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mochinori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian throws a one two combo.
Sirakanian connects with the punch.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Mochinori dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mochinori scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Mochinori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Mochinori misses with the combination.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Mochinori pushes Sirakanian away with a front kick.
Mochinori tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mochinori misses the jab.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Mochinori throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Mochinori's body.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mochinori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Mochinori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Mochinori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Mochinori misses with a body kick.
Mochinori throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Sirakanian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mochinori backs up against the cage.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mochinori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mochinori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mochinori.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian jabs Mochinori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori fakes the leg kick and cracks Sirakanian in the body.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mochinori on the side of the head.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mochinori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mochinori. Mochinori obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mochinori works Sirakanian's body with a nice hook.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Mochinori's front leg but catches the back leg as Mochinori tries to avoid it.
Mochinori lands a head shot.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Mochinori's body. Mochinori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Mochinori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Mochinori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mochinori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sirakanian has got the better of the exchanges.
Mochinori looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mochinori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Mochinori lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mochinori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mochinori blocks a leg kick.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mochinori moves forwards but Sirakanian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori feints a counter leg kick.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mochinori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Mochinori avoids it easily.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mochinori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mochinori is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mochinori on the side of the head.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Mochinori.
Mochinori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uesugi Mochinori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Mochinori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mochinori takes one on the button.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mochinori swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mochinori's hands.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Mochinori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Narek Sirakanian.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtrey blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Daughtrey lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Daughtrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daughtrey throws out a counter right but Sirakanian avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Daughtrey moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daughtrey is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Daughtrey lands a nice hook to Sirakanian's body. Sirakanian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Daughtrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.#T1#
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Daughtrey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sirakanian rather than just go for the knockout.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
A left and a right from Sirakanian both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian cracks Daughtrey with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Daughtrey. That snapped Sirakanian's head back.
Daughtrey misses the jab.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.#T2#
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a jab to Sirakanian's midsection.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daughtrey doesn't seem phased though.
Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Daughtrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sirakanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daughtrey stuns Sirakanian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the body.
Daughtrey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Daughtrey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Sirakanian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daughtrey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Daughtrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Daughtrey looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Sirakanian. #T4#
Daughtrey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daughtrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Daughtrey avoids it easily.
Daughtrey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daughtrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Daughtrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Daughtrey scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian. #CL2#
Daughtrey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian. #T1#
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Daughtrey lands a damaging elbow.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land. #T2#
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey trying to stall but Sirakanian improves his position.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a knee to the head.
Sirakanian has Daughtrey pressed against the cage.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daughtrey blocks an elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it. #T4#
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Nice elbow from Daughtrey. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Daughtrey wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daughtrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirakanian's brow.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Daughtrey jumps back.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daughtrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Daughtrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian motions for Daughtrey to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daughtrey scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daughtrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey catches Sirakanian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Daughtrey.#T1#
Daughtrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Daughtrey's body.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Daughtrey connects with a jab.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
A jab from Daughtrey does it's job there.
Daughtrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.#ROC2#Sirakanian is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Daughtrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Daughtrey also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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.
Daughtrey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sirakanian jabs Daughtrey right on the nose. Daughtrey blinks but takes it well.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Daughtrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daughtrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Daughtrey connects with a nice looking jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Daughtrey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Daughtrey waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Wrexham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Wrexham closes the distance and pushes Sirakanian back into the cage.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrexham .
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
A short right from Wrexham .
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Wrexham 's ribcage. Wrexham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrexham backwards.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Wrexham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrexham swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sirakanian pushes Wrexham up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
A short body shot lands from Wrexham as the two fighters clinch.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrexham backwards.
Sirakanian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wrexham manages to break the clinch.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Wrexham slips the punch.#T3#
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Wrexham moved away.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrexham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Wrexham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a left to the body.
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Wrexham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian throws a one two combo.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrexham .
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming. #T4#
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Wrexham throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrexham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Sirakanian there.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Wrexham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirakanian is able to avoid easily.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wrexham scores with a jab. Sirakanian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - Wrexham had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Wrexham moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Wrexham wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Wrexham punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wrexham pushes Sirakanian up against the cage in a clinch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands. #T1#
Wrexham lands with a short shot to the head.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
Sirakanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wrexham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wrexham lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian working aggressively here. #T2#
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Wrexham tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham tries to circle away but Sirakanian has him pinned against the cage.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian keeps control of Wrexham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Wrexham . #T4#
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Wrexham .
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
A short uppercut from Wrexham .
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wrexham lands with a cross.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrexham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Wrexham moved away.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrexham 's elbow.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
Wrexham scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Wrexham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrexham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirakanian.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A hook to the body from Wrexham . #T3#
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Wrexham . #T4#
Wrexham is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrexham lands with a right to the head.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrexham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !

 

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Sirakanian seems unphased.
Sirakanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Sirakanian 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian works McCraken's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
McCraken cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Sirakanian.#CL#
McCraken gets a clinch.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian wants to break free but McCraken has control.
Sirakanian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sirakanian can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from McCraken.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Stalling in the clinch from Sirakanian.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike. #T4#
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
McCraken digs a right hand into Sirakanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirakanian's gas tank.
I was talking to McCraken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCraken.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCraken or not.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken slips a jab from Sirakanian.#CL#
Sirakanian tries to keep at a distance but McCraken has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
McCraken wants to stall.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head. #T2#
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCraken's efforts to push away.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow. #BC#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken slips a jab from Sirakanian.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
McCraken checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a wild combination.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Sirakanian jumps back.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
McCraken throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sirakanian manages to circle out of the way.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirakanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian slips a straight right by McCraken.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
McCraken takes one on the button.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirakanian's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from McCraken misses.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Narek Sirakanian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1##CL#
Sirakanian gets a clinch.
Pate told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Sirakanian pushes Pate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pate misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Pate lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
A short right from Pate. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pate or not.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pate.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Pate lands a left hand.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pate prevents a body shot from Sirakanian. #T2#
Pate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pate throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian dodges an elbow strike from Pate.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Pate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirakanian.
Pate throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Pate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sirakanian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards. #T3#
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but Pate blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
A short left from Pate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Pate lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Pate.
Pate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Pate.
Sirakanian avoiding damage as Pate throws knees to the body.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Pate. #T4#
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
Pate throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch.
Pate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Pate misses.
Sirakanian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pate swinging wildly here.
Sirakanian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Pate's leg. Pate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pate checks a leg kick.
Pate wants to counter the offense by Sirakanian and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pate throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Pate moved out of range nicely.
Pate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirakanian tried to counter with a leg kick but Pate avoided it.
Pate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Pate wants to counter with a clinch but Sirakanian pushes him away.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Pate checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Pate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Pate misses.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Pate.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Pate moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pate can do to turn this around?
Pate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pate has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Pate tries to land knees in the clinch but Sirakanian avoids the damage to the body.
Pate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands. #T2#
Sirakanian works on Pate's body with a couple of short punches.
Pate working aggressively here.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Pate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian dodges an elbow strike from Pate.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pates head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Pate.
Pate throws a head punch that misses.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Pate.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirakanian.
Pate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sirakanian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Pate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pate tries to land knees in the clinch but Sirakanian avoids the damage to the body.
Pate trying to land knees to the body.
Sirakanian works on Pate's body with a couple of short punches.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pate.
Pate is breathing heavily.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but Pate blocks it.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate lands an elbow just above Sirakanian 's eye.
Pate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pate lands an elbow inside.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike.
Pate misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second 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 time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Pate avoids it.#CL2#
Pate darts in and clinches Sirakanian up against the cage.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate takes a shot to the head.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pate.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate misses with some punches.
Pate prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pate gets through Sirakanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Pate digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pate.
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the head.
Pate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pate blocking some punches.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Pate.
Pate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Patriootti Pate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Pate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
Pate trying to land knees to the body.
Pate scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pate blocking some punches.
Pate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pate blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Patriootti Pate has been cut.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pate misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pate as Sirakanian tries to tie him up.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Pate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pate.#T4#
Pate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sirakanian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
Pate misses with the head strike.
Pate pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian is leaning against Pate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pate working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Pate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sirakanian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Narek Sirakanian.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GC 343 ?? vs ??     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Pate seems unphased.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Pate's body.
Patriootti Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pate missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Pate down.
Pate throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Pate throws a body kick.
Pate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Pate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pate misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Pate slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Pate checks it.
Pate slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Pate throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pate thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Pate ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Pate.
Pate digs a good hook to Sirakanian's body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Pate.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Pate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Pate misses.
Pate throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pate 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.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Pate moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pate is able to avoid easily.
Pate throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Pate misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian. #T3#
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Pate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian moves forwards but Pate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sirakanian.#CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pate avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sirakanian, pushing him back against the cage.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian pushes off an throws an elbow but Pate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike.
Pate misses with a knee to the head.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Sirakanian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate misses with an elbow strike.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands a body punch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Pate throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Pate.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pate avoids it.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Pate.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Pate swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pate moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Pate misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian motions for Pate to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Pate has closed the distance and engaged Sirakanian in a clinch.
Pate working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sirakanian takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pate chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Pate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pate misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Pate didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pate at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Pate.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Pate throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pate checks it.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Pate only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
It seemed like Pate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate wants to clinch up but Sirakanian keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Pate tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Pate misses.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pate counters with a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pate staying out of range there.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pate scores with a nice head shot.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
A slow jab from Pate misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Pate wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Pate throws a leg kick
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Pate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pate back to the cage. Sirakanian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate flicks out a counter leg kick but Sirakanian steps away.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Pate's legs.
Sirakanian ducks right into an uppercut from Pate.
Pate throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pate avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pate throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Pate throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Pate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Pate.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pate avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian wants to slow Pate down by chopping away at his legs.
Pate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Pate is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
It looked like Sirakanian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pate.
Pate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pate lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Sirakanian tries to move into range but Pate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Pate scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pate misses with a hook.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Sirakanian jabs Pate right on the nose. Pate blinks but takes it well.
Pate wants to clinch.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate misses the jab.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian checks the leg kick.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Pate ducks under and follows up with a left that Pate also avoids with ease.
Pate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pate misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Pate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Pate.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patriootti Pate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Pate's legs.
Pate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian cracks Pate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pate misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Pate's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
Sirakanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pate's calf.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Pate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sirakanian.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Sirakanian as he checks the leg kick.
Pate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Sirakanian stuns Pate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pate doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pate. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Pate throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Pate misses with the combination. #T4#
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Pate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sirakanian lands a two punch combo.
Pate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pate missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Pate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pate scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian sizes up Pate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pate throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian 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.

 

Event: GC 337 Man vs Bohi     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Tripp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp blocks a jab.
Tripp throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Tripp.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian blocks the body kick.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Tripp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tripp defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Tripp lands with a cross.
Tripp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tripp misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tripp thows a body kick. Sirakanian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target. #T1#
Sirakanian cracks Tripp with an open hand slap.
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses the body punch
and Tripp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tripp blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Tripp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tripp throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Tripp is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Tripp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Tripp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tripp throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tripp misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Tripp's ribs.
Tripp misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Tripp there.
Tripp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Tripp down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripp manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Tripp.
Tripp throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Tripp moves out of range.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tripp.
Tripp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Tripp blocks it.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirakanian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tripp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Tripp pushes Sirakanian away with a front kick.
Sirakanian cracks Tripp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Tripp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tripp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Tripp misses with a looping left.
Tripp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Tripp slips the punch.
Tripp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tripp throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tripp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripp is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tripp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tripp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Tripp's body.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Tripp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripp takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Tripp misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Tripp avoids the punch easily.
Tripp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp connects with a body shot that sends Sirakanian's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian stuns Tripp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Tripp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tripp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Tripp moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits. #T1#
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and Tripp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Tripp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Tripp 's knee.
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp misses with a hook to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tripp swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tripp moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.#T2#
Tripp misses with a combination
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tripp's calf.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripp throws a combination. Sirakanian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Tripp lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tripp throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tripp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Tripp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sirakanian finds it's way round the side to connect with Tripp's head.
Tripp misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Tripp.
Tripp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Tripp is looking for a counter combo.
Tripp throws a sloppy body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian thumps Tripp with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.#T4#
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripp.
Tripp throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tripp. That did some damage!
Sirakanian wants to slow Tripp down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Tripp takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Tripp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tripp walks into a jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab and a cross from Tripp.
Sirakanian wants to slow Tripp down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Tripp.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tripp.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tripp looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Tripp tries to bum rush Sirakanian with a series of wild strikes but Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tripp scores with a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian jabs Tripp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
The fighters circling - Tripp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tripp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tripp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
CJ Tripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tripp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Tripp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tripp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tripp counters with a big head kick but Sirakanian shrugs it off.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Tripp's shoulder, as Tripp tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tripp doesn't seem bothered though.
Tripp scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripp was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Tripp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian cracks the inside of Tripp's front leg.
Sirakanian connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Tripp seems unphased.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tripp is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Tripp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tripp swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tripp.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Tripp didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into Tripp's ribs.
Tripp throws a big shot that misses.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripp takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Tripp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Tripp misses.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tripp off the cage and back into range.
Tripp blocks a jab.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tripp tries to land a front kick but Sirakanian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tripp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GC 331 Honda vs Hoarse     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weight.
Weight misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
Good standup being displayed there by Weight as he connects with a hook.
Weight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight blocks a jab.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Weight moved away.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Weight cracks Sirakanian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Weight's head but Weight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
A big right from Weight misses.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Weight misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.#T2#
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian walks into a jab.
Weight throws a series of punches but Sirakanian avoids them all with ease.
Sirakanian throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Weight avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Weight sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lunges at Weight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weight's hand.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian works Weight's body with a nice hook.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.#T3#
Sirakanian swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Weight moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weight.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Weight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Weight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weight misses with a hook.
Jab by Weight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Weight.#T4#
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Weight.
Weight scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Weight moved out of range.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Weight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Weight as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian jabs at Weight's body.
Weight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weight walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirakanian scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight scores with a hook.
Weight takes one on the button.
Weight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirakanian.
Weight lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian cracks Weight with a good jab.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Weight.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sirakanian lands a head shot.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sirakanian punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight tries to bum rush Sirakanian with a series of wild strikes but Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.
Weight misses with a body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking.
Weight jabs at Sirakanian's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Weight does it's job there.
Welter Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sirakanian cracks Weight with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Weight.#T2#
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Weight walks into a jab.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Weight backs away, Sirakanian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Weight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weight slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
It looked like Sirakanian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weight.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weight checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
Weight scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight lands with a good body shot.
Weight slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.#T4#
Weight misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian tries to move into range but Weight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Weight throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Weight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
Weight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weight scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian drops his hands momentarily and Weight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian jabs at Weight's body.#T1#
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weight misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a left to the body.
Sirakanian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight swinging wildly here.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sirakanian on the side of the head.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian cracks the inside of Weight's front leg.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Welter Weight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weight.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Weight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Sirakanian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight digs a good hook to Sirakanian's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sirakanian. Those never looked like landing.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Weight there.
A big right from Weight misses.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Weight misses.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Weight.
Sirakanian walks into a jab.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight stalks Sirakanian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sirakanian's face. Sirakanian staggers backwards, shaken.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Narek Sirakanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Weight moves out of range.
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Weight throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Narek Sirakanian.
I think Weight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Rothschild gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rothschild tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Rothschild's head back.
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Rothschild moves his leg out of the way.
Rothschild walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild walks into a jab.
Sirakanian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Rothschild thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothschild should have avoided that one. #T1#
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild lands a nice looking body shot.
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Rothschild looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a combination. Rothschild tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rothschild misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rothschild throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian thumps Rothschild with a low kick.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian works Rothschild's body with a nice hook.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab. #T3#
Sirakanian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sirakanian there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body.
Rothschild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothschild should have avoided that one.
Rothschild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sirakanian.
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Rothschild off the cage and back into range.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirakanian throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Rothschild ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Rothschild.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sirakanian thumps Rothschild with a low kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothschild can do to turn this around?
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rothschild in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Rothschild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
A good leg kick by Rothschild. #T1#
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body punch.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rothschild. Beautiful body shot.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Rothschild acknowledges it with a nod of 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Rothschild misses the target.
Rothschild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Rothschild with an uppercut!
Sirakanian gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rothschild might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sirakanian has got the better of the exchanges.
Sirakanian jabs at Rothschild's body.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rothschild misses with a double jab
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sirakanian.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sirakanian stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Rothschild is rocked!
Rothschild gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sirakanian gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
During a confident post fight interview, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Andy Rothschild had this to say: 'I'm sorry everyone.'.

 

Event: RISE 113 HeavyWeight v Buckets     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.#CL#
Kostrov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostrov.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Kostrov blocking some punches.
Sirakanian pushes Kostrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov. #BC2#
Sirakanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian tries to bum rush Kostrov with a series of wild strikes but Kostrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian cracks Kostrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
Kostrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Kostrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sirakanian.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Kostrov. #T2#
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Sirakanian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sirakanian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sirakanian cracks the inside of Kostrov's front leg.
Kostrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Kostrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kostrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A nice side step and Sirakanian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kostrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirakanian defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov. #T4#
Sirakanian lunges at Kostrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostrov's hand.
Sirakanian throws a one two combo.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian works Kostrov's body with a nice hook.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian tests Kostrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Kostrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kostrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sirakanian closes the distance and clinches.
Kostrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirakanian wants to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch position.
Kostrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kostrov clinches with his opponent.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Kostrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian avoiding damage as Kostrov throws knees to the body.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostrov is looking to control Sirakanian's arms but Sirakanian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostrov has his back to the cage.
Kostrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostrov's elbow.
Kostrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostrov.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian gets through Kostrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Sirakanian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirakanian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian lands a left hand. #T2#
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Kostrov can't break the clinch.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Kostrov controls the action.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian pushes Kostrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirakanian is defending well for now.
Kostrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sirakanian misses with an elbow over the top.
Kostrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Kostrov blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Kostrov.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Kostrov missing with knees to the body.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kostrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostrov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kostrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kostrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Sirakanian jumps back.
Kostrov is looking to clinch.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostrov at a distance.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Kostrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirakanian lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov scores with a head kick. Sirakanian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Kostrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kostrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostrov misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kostrov slips under a jab.
Kostrov is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sirakanian jabs Kostrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostrov misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Kostrov's head but Kostrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Kostrov with an uppercut!
Kostrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Kostrov tries to keep at a distance but Sirakanian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Kostrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sergey Kostrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Kostrov.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sirakanian avoids it.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kostrov misses with a knee to the head.
Kostrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirakanian is defending well for now.
Kostrov looking to stall.
Sirakanian lands a right hand. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kostrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostrov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostrov.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian 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.

 

Event: RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White misses with a looping right.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.#CL#
White clinches.
Sirakanian prevents the takedown attempt.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White has Sirakanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sirakanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##TD#
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Sirakanian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
White tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves away
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance. #CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirakanian has double underhooks.
White blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a body punch. #T2#
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sirakanian landing knees to the head.
White trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Sirakanian manages to break the clinch.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Sirakanian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
White walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Sirakanian has one foot on White's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
White looks to land a combination. Sirakanian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
White has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sirakanian.
White tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
White fails with the takedown.
As White backs off Sirakanian throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White walks into a jab.
White is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian cracks White with a good jab.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sirakanians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
White swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
White darts in and clinches Sirakanian up against the cage.#BC2#
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Sirakanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is looking for the big counter here.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
White gets a clinch.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
White gets a trip takedown into half guard.
White is thwarting Sirakanian's attempts to control the position.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirakanian is controlling White's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sirakanian tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sirakanian tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirakanian is working to get back to half guard.
White with good strikes from the mount here!
White avoids the attempt from Sirakanian to control.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sirakanian?
White tries to control but Sirakanian wriggling away. #SUB#
Sirakanian has left one of his arms exposed and White doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sirakanian screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie White!
A victorious Ronnie White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RISE 95 LHW v James     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Williams throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Williams. #CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
Sirakanian lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sirakanian cracks Williams with a good jab.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams 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.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams blocks a jab.
Sirakanian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Williams.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Williams down. #T2#
Good leg kick by Sirakanian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sirakanian cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Sirakanian jabs at Williams's body.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a solid body kick.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirakanian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Sirakanian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Sirakanian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams slips under a jab.#T3#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian jabs at Williams's body.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
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!#KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Sirakanian tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Sirakanian back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sirakanian is rocked!
Williams ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sirakanian's jaw. Sirakanian's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Williams does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrell Williams!

 

Event: RISE 82 - King of the Jungle     
Date:   Jul 08, 2019
#R1#
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kondo can pounce on him.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kondo throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kondo.
Kondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Mosi Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian cracks Kondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kondo should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian misses the body punch
and Kondo counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kondo jabs at Sirakanian's body.
Kondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondo avoids the body shot from Sirakanian. #CL#
Kondo moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kondo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirakanian's brow.
Kondo misses with some punches.
Kondo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Kondo.
Kondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.#T1#
Kondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kondo digs a right hand into Sirakanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirakanian's gas tank.
Kondo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sirakanian's defenses.
Kondo misses with the head strike.
Kondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Kondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian gets through Kondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kondo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kondo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sirakanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kondo tries to clinch up.
Kondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Kondo.
Kondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kondo throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kondo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Kondo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Kondo throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.#T2#
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kondo.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kondo misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Kondo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kondo throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kondo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Kondo moves out of range.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kondo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Kondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian punishes Kondo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kondo throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Kondo only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.#T3#
Kondo misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a series of strikes. Kondo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian punishes Kondo's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Kondo's shoulder, as Kondo tries to avoid the shot.
Kondo missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kondo swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Kondo looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kondo manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kondo.
Kondo misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kondo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Kondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Kondo throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kondo scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kondo's hands.
Sirakanian defending well as Kondo loads up on a big left hand.
Kondo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kondo moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Kondo throws a big shot that misses.
Kondo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kondo misses with a double jab
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kondo on the side of the head.
Kondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kondo misses with a double jab.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Kondo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Kondo misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kondo's knee momentarily.
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.
Kondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kondo.
Kondo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kondo misses with a body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kondo misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kondo.
Kondo delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.#T1#
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into Kondo's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kondo misses the target.
Kondo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Kondo walks into a jab.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Kondo.
Sirakanian blocks a leg kick.
Kondo looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kondo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirakanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kondo slips the punch.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kondo.
Kondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kondo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sirakanian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kondo misses with a wild body shot.
Kondo loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Kondo scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kondo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kondo lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.#T3#
Kondo pushes Sirakanian away with a front kick.
Kondo throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kondo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kondo lands with a hook. Sirakanian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Good work by Kondo as he checks the leg kick.
Kondo misses the shot to the body.
Kondo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kondo lands a nice looking body kick.
Kondo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a left to the body.
Kondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kondo throws a low kick, looking for Sirakanian's leg but Sirakanian calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kondo's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Kondo avoids it.
Kondo misses with a wild body shot.
Kondo looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kondo in his tracks.
Kondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirakanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kondo.
Kondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a left to the body.
Kondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kondo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Kondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kondo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Kondo's head back.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kondo moves away.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Kondo tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kondo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kondo throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Kondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Kondo closes the distance and clinches.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Kondo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kondo scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kondo avoids it.
Sirakanian takes an elbow to the temple.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike from Kondo.
A short right from Kondo. #CUT#
The cut above Narek Sirakanian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kondo.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kondo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Kondo pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kondo lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kondo.
Kondo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kondo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kondo on the inside. #T2#
Kondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kondo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sirakanian's defenses. #CUT#
Narek Sirakanian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sirakanian takes an elbow to the temple.
Kondo scores with a hook to the body.
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kondo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kondo.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narek Sirakanian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mosi Kondo!
Our winner, Mosi Kondo, 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.

 

Event: RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Togashi avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Togashi misses.
Togashi throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Togashi's head coaches at Rokugan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Togashi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Togashi moves out of range.
Togashi misses with a hook
and Togashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Togashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Togashi misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Togashi throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range.
Sirakanian catches Togashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Togashi checks it well.
A big right from Togashi misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Togashi as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Togashi looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Togashi misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togashi.
Togashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sirakanian finds it's way round the side to connect with Togashi's head.
Togashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Togashi moves away.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Togashi throws out the jab.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Togashi throws out the jab.
Togashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Togashi off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Togashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Togashi's ribs.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Togashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Togashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Togashi misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Togashi - just one landing.
Togashi throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian works Togashi's body with a nice hook.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Togashi moved out of range nicely.
Togashi misses the jab.
As Togashi backs off Sirakanian throws a huge counter combo but Togashi manages to avoid it all.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range.
Sirakanian jabs at Togashi's body.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Togashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Togashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian walks into a left hand.
Togashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range.
Togashi misses with an uppercut
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Togashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Togashi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Togashi misses the jab.
Sirakanian throws a push kick but Togashi slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Togashi throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Togashi looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
And Togashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Sirakanian blocks it.
Togashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Togashi avoids them all with ease.
Togashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Togashi avoids it easily.#T4#
Togashi throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Togashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Togashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Togashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Togashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Togashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Togashi's shoulder, as Togashi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Togashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Togashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Togashi ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Togashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Togashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Togashi moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Togashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Togashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togashi takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Togashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
Togashi misses with a looping left.
Yokuni Togashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togashi misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Togashi should have avoided that one.
Togashi misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Togashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Togashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Togashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Togashi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian lands with an overhand left.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Togashi off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Togashi.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Togashi misses with a hook.
Togashi scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Togashi misses the target.
Sirakanian drops his hands momentarily and Togashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian thumps Togashi with a low kick.
Sirakanian feints a jab promting Togashi to slip. Sirakanian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Togashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Togashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Togashi thinking.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Togashi at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togashi misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Togashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Togashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Togashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The fighters circling - Togashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Togashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body punch.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Togashi walks into a left hand.
Sirakanian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Togashi. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Togashi moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Togashi misses the target.
Togashi misses with a hook to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Togashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Togashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Togashi ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Togashi digs a good body shot into Sirakanian's ribs.
Togashi punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Togashi blocks it.
Togashi jabs at Sirakanian's body.
Togashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Togashi's body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Togashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Togashi staying out of range there.
A big left from Togashi misses.
Togashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.#T4#
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 swings for the body but Togashi moves out of range.
Togashi misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Togashi misses with a hook.
Togashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Togashi's midsection.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Togashi throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Togashi throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Togashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Togashi connects with a jab.
Togashi throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sirakanian jabs Togashi right on the nose. Togashi blinks but takes it well.
Togashi misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Togashi.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Togashi looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Togashi connects with a single shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Togashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Togashi coming out on top.
Togashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Togashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Togashi needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Togashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Sirakanian cracks Togashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Togashi misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Togashi saw that one coming.
It looked like Togashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Togashi throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian cracks Togashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Togashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a series of strikes. Togashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Togashi walks into a straight right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Togashi.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Togashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Togashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Togashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Togashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Togashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Sirakanian. That snapped Togashi's head back.
Togashi misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Togashi throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Togashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Togashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Togashi defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Togashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Togashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Togashi looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian connects with a right hand. Togashi shakes it off.
Togashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Togashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Togashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Togashi ducks down to avoid it.
Togashi lands with a shot to the body.
Togashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Togashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Yokuni Togashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Togashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Togashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Togashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Togashi moves out of range.
Togashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Togashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Togashi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Togashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Togashi.
Nice cross by Togashi.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togashi missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Togashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Togashi throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a series of strikes. Togashi will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Narek Sirakanian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Yokuni Togashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoritomo 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.
Sirakanian punishes Yoritomo's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoritomo lands a slapping body shot.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoritomo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoritomo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoritomo misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Yoritomo's body. Yoritomo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoritomo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Yoritomo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoritomo checks it well.
Sirakanian connects with the punch.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Yoritomo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoritomo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoritomo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Yoritomo's head but Yoritomo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian defending well as Yoritomo loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoritomo manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
and Yoritomo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.#T3#
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Yoritomo's belly button to the back.
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.
Yoritomo looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yoritomo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yoritomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sirakanian defending well as Yoritomo loads up on a big left hand.
Yoritomo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Yoritomo is out of range.
Yoritomo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sirakanian.
Yoritomo loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
Yoritomo looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoritomo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Yoritomo's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoritomo doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Yoritomo.
Yoritomo lands a head shot.
Yoritomo staying out of range there.
Yoritomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirakanian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Yoritomo's defenses.
Yoritomo slips a jab from Sirakanian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Yoritomo.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Yoritomo avoids the punch easily.
Yoritomo misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Yoritomo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoritomo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Yoritomo moved out of range.
Yoritomo throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoritomo. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Yoritomo does no damage.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yoritomo eats them both and turns towards Sirakanian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yoritomo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoritomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoritomo moves away.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoritomo can do to turn this around?
Yoritomo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoritomo.
A lazy left from Yoritomo finds it's target.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Yoritomo flicks out a counter leg kick but Sirakanian steps away.#T2#
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Yoritomo counters with a left to the body.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Yoritomo's midsection.
Yoritomo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
Yoritomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoritomo at a distance.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Yoritomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoritomo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Yoritomo misses. #T3#
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoritomo on the side of the head.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoritomo is just out of range.
Sirakanian connects with a crisp jab.
Yoritomo ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoritomo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Yoritomo's leg but Yoritomo calmly moves out of range.
Yoritomo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Yoritomo takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Yoritomo.#T4#
Yoritomo throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Sirakanian.
Yoritomo is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Yoritomo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoritomo slips under a jab.
Yoritomo misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoritomo doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoritomo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoritomo checks a leg kick.
Yoritomo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Yoritomo.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Yoritomo moves out of range.
Sirakanian sizes up Yoritomo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Yoritomo moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Sirakanian. Those never looked like landing.
Yoritomo throws out a counter right but Sirakanian avoids it with no problem.
Yoritomo misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoritomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoritomo misses the target.
A low kick from Yoritomo is predictable there
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Sirakanian tests Yoritomo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoritomo throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sirakanian. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Yoritomo's defenses.
Yoritomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Yoritomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoritomo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Yoritomo drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoritomo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Yoritomo.
A low kick from Sirakanian is predictable there
and Yoritomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian cracks Yoritomo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoritomo slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Yoritomo. #T3#
Yoritomo moves forwards but Sirakanian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoritomo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoritomo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoritomo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoritomo is just out of range.
Yoritomo throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirakanian jabs Yoritomo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
No joy there for Yoritomo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirakanian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamakiri Yoritomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 scores with a body shot.
Yoritomo throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoritomo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoritomo throws a combination that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoritomo scores with a shot to the body.
Yoritomo looks to clinch
and Yoritomo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoritomo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirakanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

During a confident post fight interview, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kamakiri Yoritomo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.

 

Event: TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1##CL#
White moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
White jumps guard but Sirakanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
White cracks Sirakanian with a nice body shot.
I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
White blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Sirakanian blocking some punches. #TD#
White is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sirakanian can't fight it off and eventually White manages to take the fight to the floor. Sirakanian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Sirakanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Sirakanian wants to hit a switch here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sirakanian there! #T2##SUB#
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sirakanian has worked his arm free - good work by Sirakanian!
Sirakanian is not content to let White control the position.
White working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sirakanian is avoiding damage well.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.
Sirakanian manages to get back to half guard.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White trying to mount his opponent but Sirakanian defends it.
Sirakanian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White wants to control but Sirakanian is keeping him busy.
Sirakanian desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
White stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian trying to control but White postures up.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sirakanian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
White prevents Sirakanian from improving his position.
White throwing shots but Sirakanian is blocking nicely. #SUB#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES2#
Sirakanian pushes White off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
White wants to clinch but Sirakanian slips to the side
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
White clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirakanian down to the mat. Sirakanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian cracks White with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian throws a hook but White blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sirakanian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sirakanian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Sirakanian back into the cage.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from White.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sirakanian prevents it.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian scores a nice knee to the body.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with some punches.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but White blocks it. #T2#
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Sirakanian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White working aggressively here.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from White.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Sirakanian.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards. #T3#
White lands a right hand.
Sirakanian cracks White with a nice body shot.
White avoiding damage as Sirakanian throws knees to the body.
Sirakanian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from White.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sirakanian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
White has the hooks in. Sirakanian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White not allowing Sirakanian to control his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian covers up after that shot from White.
Sirakanian tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ronnie White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sirakanian is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
White is landing with strikes. Sirakanian can't take much more of this.
White is hanging on to Sirakanian's back as he tries to escape.
White scores with strikes from the back.
Sirakanian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White struggling to keep hold of the position.
Can Sirakanian hold on?! White is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
White wants to control but Sirakanian is keeping busy.
White controlling well, preventing Sirakanian from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - White's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sirakanian trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
White lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is taking a good look at Sirakanian as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from White!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sirakanian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
A leg kick checked by White.
White tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
White staying out of range there.
White wants to clinch but Sirakanian slips to the side
and Sirakanian counters with a left to the body.
White darts in trying to clinch
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
White clinches.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sirakanian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White jumps guard but Sirakanian stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sirakanian after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronnie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirakanian works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sirakanian trying to land knees to the body.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sirakanian looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
White scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sirakanian missing with knees to the body.
Sirakanian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sirakanian tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Sirakanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sirakanian prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards. #T4#
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands with a right to the head.
White tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from White.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from White.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White misses with some punches.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sirakanian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

A victorious Narek Sirakanian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernando     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Ricardinho Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian jabs at Vieira's body.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Vieira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirakanian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sirakanian is looking to reverse the position.
Sirakanian struggling a bit here.#T1#
Sirakanian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vieira.
Vieira working away.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vieira tries for a kimura but Sirakanian is defending well. #SUB#
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Vieira working away.
Vieira lands a few punches from side control.
Sirakanian wants to control but Vieira postures up.#SUB#
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Vieira lands a nice forearm strike.
Sirakanian is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vieira tries for a kimura but Sirakanian is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sirakanian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sirakanian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Sirakanian.
Vieira misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sirakanian in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Sirakanian tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well. #SU2#
Sirakanian decides to stand back up. #T4#
Sirakanian throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Sirakanian clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Vieira jabs Sirakanian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vieira throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira fails with the takedown
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand. #TD#
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Sirakanian's guard.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sirakanian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirakanian, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian working a defensive guard here.
Sirakanian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirakanian trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Sirakanian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sirakanian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Sirakanian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Sirakanian pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Sirakanian controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sirakanian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sirakanian has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirakanian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vieira prevents Sirakanian from improving his position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira. #T2#
Sirakanian has his hands clasped together around Vieira's back. He's all about the action.
Sirakanian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Ricardinho Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Vieira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sirakanian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Sirakanian can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Vieira is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sirakanian as he works his way to full guard.
Sirakanian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirakanian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirakanian wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position. #T4#
Sirakanian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira. #SUB#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sirakanian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirakanian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardinho Vieira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vieira working away.
Sirakanian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sirakanian wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vieira off and has taken his back!
Vieira tries to escape but Sirakanian has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Sirakanian slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sirakanian keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
Will Sirakanian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sirakanian gets his hands free as Vieira looks to control.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Vieira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sirakanian keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian trying to control the position.
Sirakanian wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira cracks Sirakanian with a solid left hand.
Sirakanian trying to control the position.
Sirakanian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #T3#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sirakanian keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sirakanian has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira distracts Sirakanian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Sirakanian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Sirakanian's attempts to control the action.
Sirakanian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Vieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirakanian has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirakanian tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Sirakanian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Sirakanian's attempts to control the action.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Sirakanian controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira wants to control but Sirakanian is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

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

An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 11     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019
#R1#
Jack throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Jack's midsection.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Jack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian. #T2#
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Jack misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Jack pulls guard successfully.
Jack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sirakanian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian can't keep his opponent in guard - Jack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sirakanian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sirakanian tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away. #T3#
Jack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sirakanian?
Jack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sirakanian's face.
Jack looking to ground and pound but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian is looking to get to half guard.
Jack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirakanian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sirakanian tries to lock up and control but Jack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Jack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!
A nice elbow there by Jack.
The referee warns Sirakanian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jack is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Jack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sirakanian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A big strike lands for Jack! That's really hurt Sirakanian and he's turned his back - Jack keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jack jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Jack!
A very excited looking Billy Jack 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.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 7     
Date:   Feb 24, 2019
#R1#
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.#CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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! #CL#
Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Fernandez De Calderon against the cage. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT2#
Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CUT2#
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.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 4     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Etchecopar ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Baby Etchecopar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian blocks a head kick by Etchecopar.
Etchecopar tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Etchecopar's ribs.
Etchecopar is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Etchecopar throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Etchecopar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Etchecopar thinking.
A low kick from Etchecopar is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Etchecopar misses with a body kick.
Etchecopar cracks the inside of Sirakanian's front leg.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etchecopar shoots and misses
and Sirakanian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Etchecopar momentarily.
Etchecopar throws a lazy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Sirakanian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
I was talking to Etchecopar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etchecopar avoids it.
Sirakanian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Etchecopar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etchecopar blocks an elbow strike.
Sirakanian lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sirakanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Etchecopar wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etchecopar rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Etchecopar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Etchecopar throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Etchecopar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Etchecopar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Etchecopar.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Etchecopar wants to clinch but Sirakanian slips to the side
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirakanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Etchecopar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Etchecopar avoids them all with ease.
Etchecopar looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Etchecopar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Etchecopar at a distance.
Etchecopar wants to clinch
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etchecopar throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Etchecopar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sirakanian thuds a left hand into Etchecopar's body.
Sirakanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Etchecopar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etchecopar throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Etchecopar throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etchecopar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Etchecopar walks into a left hand.
Etchecopar tries to clinch up
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Etchecopar's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Etchecopar's ribcage but misses.
Etchecopar misses with a lunging right hand
and Etchecopar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Etchecopar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Etchecopar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirakanian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.#ROC2#
Etchecopar is rocked!
Etchecopar connects with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etchecopar moves to clinch but Sirakanian breaks away
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etchecopar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's time! Etchecopar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A low kick from Etchecopar is predictable there
and Sirakanian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirakanian with a jab.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Etchecopar moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
Etchecopar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Etchecopar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Etchecopar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Baby Etchecopar has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etchecopar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etchecopar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Etchecopar looks to clinch
and Etchecopar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Etchecopar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Etchecopar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Etchecopar counters with a nice uppercut.
Etchecopar connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Etchecopar
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sirakanian! Etchecopar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TAFC: Big Bash 1 - NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Sirakanian swings for the body but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Wyatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wyatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Wyatt thuds a left hand into Sirakanian's body.
Wyatt throws an off balance right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Wyatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wyatt duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Wyatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Wyatt. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Wyatt.
Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brent Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Wyatt's leg but Wyatt calmly moves out of range.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Wyatt is out of range.
Wyatt throws a big counter combination but Sirakanian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian lands a glancing blow to the side of Wyatt's head.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands with an overhand left.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Wyatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Wyatt's body.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wyatt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyatt dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!#CL2#
Sirakanian forces Wyatt back against the cage and clinches.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Sirakanian has the dominant position.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Sirakanian has the dominant position.
Sirakanian missing with knees to the body.
Wyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Wyatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Sirakanian.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Sirakanian has the dominant position.
Sirakanian keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sirakanian has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Wyatt tries to break free but Sirakanian pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Wyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Wyatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyatt misses with a combination
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Wyatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyatt in his tracks.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wyatt throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Wyatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Wyatt is rocked!
Sirakanian throws a monster overhand right that drops Wyatt! Sirakanian follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Brent Wyatt had this to say: 'Ill be back '.

 

Event: SyFi 133     
Date:   Nov 25, 2018
#R1#
Santos misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#TD#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirakanian is retaining full guard.
Sirakanian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sirakanian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos prevents Sirakanian from improving his position.#T1#
Santos is pressing down on Sirakanian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sirakanian is holding on for now.
Santos controlling the pace. #SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Santos wants to control the pace but Sirakanian is squirming around nicely.
Sirakanian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sirakanian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sirakanian and Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Sirakanian's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sirakanian tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santos cranks the arm and Sirakanian screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sirakanian, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Santos!

 

Event: SyFi 124     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore misses with a takedown
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian jabs at Moore's body.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore tries for a takedown but Sirakanian circles away easily
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Joshua Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Moore's defenses. #ROC#
Moore is rocked!
Moore gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sirakanian gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
Narek Sirakanian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Joshua Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough fight, not the best Gym work and energy balance, next fight MUCH better !!'.

 

Event: WeInSyd 33     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian tries to work over Olufsen's front leg with a kick but Olufsen checks it.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Olufsen is predictable there
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.
Olufsen walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
A shot to the body from Olufsen misses
and Olufsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olufsen checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olufsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olufsen scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Olufsen strikes.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olufsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olufsen avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Olufsen wants to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Olufsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olufsen lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Olufsen moves out of range.
Olufsen misses with the body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Olufsen moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Olufsen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.#CL#
Olufsen closes the distance and pushes Sirakanian back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olufsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olufsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olufsen avoids it.
Sirakanian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian pushes Olufsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Sirakanian blocks the elbow strike.
Sirakanian blocks an elbow strike.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Olufsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian misses with an elbow strike.
Olufsen lands an elbow inside that Sirakanian shrugs off.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Olufsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Olufsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.#BC#
Olufsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olufsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Olufsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Olufsen.
A lazy body kick from Olufsen
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olufsen throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Olufsen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Olufsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olufsen misses with a kick to the body.
Olufsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olufsen. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Olufsen has his takedown stuffed
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olufsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sirakanian swivels and escapes.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olufsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Olufsen is looking to counter the offense by Sirakanian and move into the clinch.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Olufsen's shoulder, as Olufsen tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Olufsen drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Olufsen pulls Sirakanian in close to prevent any damage.
Olufsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olufsen keeping full guard, as Sirakanian tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olufsen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sirakanian wants to sweep here but Olufsen controlling him for the moment.
Olufsen wants to pass the guard but Sirakanian is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olufsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sirakanian is looking to sweep but instead, Olufsen has passed into half guard.
Sirakanian has a hand on Olufsen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Olufsen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sirakanian wants to hold on but Olufsen pushes him away.
Sirakanian is trying to escape the mount but Olufsen keeps good control and instead manages to take Sirakanian's back. #SUB#
Olufsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sirakanian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Sirakanian wants to escape the position.
Olufsen has good solid back control here.
Olufsen gets his hands free as Sirakanian looks to control.
Olufsen throwing sloppy strikes.
Sirakanian takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Olufsen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sirakanian is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Olufsen looking to break Sirakanian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sirakanian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Olufsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olufsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sirakanian trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olufsen has the hooks in. Sirakanian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sirakanian breaks Olufsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bang Olufsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Olufsen misses
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Olufsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olufsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirakanian defends well and Olufsen ends up having to push Sirakanian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olufsen looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olufsen throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian stuns Olufsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Olufsen clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olufsen backwards.
Sirakanian trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufsen.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Olufsen blocks it.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Olufsen blocks it.
Olufsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sirakanian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sirakanian trying to land knees to the body.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Olufsen.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Olufsen.
Olufsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Olufsen's head.
Olufsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Olufsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Olufsen right on the button with a cross.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olufsen throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
Bang Olufsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. Olufsen moves away and avoids it.
Olufsen throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Olufsen saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olufsen.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Olufsen tries to clinch up.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Sirakanian backs away, Olufsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Olufsen slips the punch.
Olufsen is looking to clinch.
Olufsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirakanian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olufsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
As Sirakanian backs away, Olufsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Olufsen keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
Olufsen misses with a hook to the body
and Olufsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olufsen tries to land a front kick but Sirakanian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Olufsen misses with a takedown attempt - Sirakanian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Olufsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olufsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olufsen moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olufsen on the side of the head.
Olufsen is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olufsen throws a big shot that misses.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Olufsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WeInSyd 30     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Kaki takes one on the button.
Jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sirakanian tries to avoid it but Kaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sirakanian to the ground. Sirakanian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sirakanian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sirakanian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kaki manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sirakanian is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaki.
Sirakanian wants to control but Kaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sirakanian tries to get to full guard but Kaki has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaki thows a huge punch but Sirakanian dodges it nicely.
Sirakanian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaki on the ground.#T1#
Sirakanian manages to get to full guard.
Kaki being controlled here momentarily.
Kaki trying to control but Sirakanian is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sirakanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaki chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Kaki trying to control but Sirakanian is working from the bottom.
Sirakanian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirakanian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaki pushing down on Sirakanian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sirakanian wants to improve his position but Kaki is controlling well.
Kaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaki wants to take a breather but Sirakanian is having none of it. #SU2#
Kaki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Kaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaki.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Kaki.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a head shot.
Sirakanian sizes up Kaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kaki closes the distance and pushes Sirakanian back into the cage.
Kaki has Sirakanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sirakanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Kaki takes a shot to the head.
Kaki jumps guard but Sirakanian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Kaki.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sirakanian tries to work over Kaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaki tries to pull guard but Sirakanian won't allow it.
Kaki looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Kaki manages to pull guard. #SU#
Sirakanian stands and steps away. Kaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch lands to the side of Kaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sirakanian digs a good hook to Kaki's body. #TD2#
Kaki scores with a takedown into Sirakanian's guard.
Sirakanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaki stopping the sweep attempt from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sirakanian has wrist control.
Kaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirakanian seems keen to control Kaki's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Kaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaki is in close to Sirakanian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaki preventing the sweep.
Sirakanian controlling Kaki's posture.
Kaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaki distracts Sirakanian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Kaki from controlling successfully.
Sirakanian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sirakanian being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaki is fighting to break Sirakanian's control of his arms but Sirakanian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kannissa Kaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaki postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirakanian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaki has managed to get both his arms back between Sirakanian's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaki lands a couple of digs.
Kaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sirakanian trying to control the position.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Kaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to Kaki's body. Kaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sirakanian clobbers Kaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaki shoots in for a takedown but Sirakanian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Kaki tries to get set, Sirakanian tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaki manages to avoid the attempt.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaki can do to turn this around?
Kaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Kaki moves out of range.
Sirakanian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sirakanian. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Sirakanian sprawls well. He's pushed Kaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Kaki tries to get set, Sirakanian tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaki manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sirakanian circles away.
Sirakanian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Kaki takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sirakanian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaki. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sirakanian has knocked Kaki down with a huge combo! Sirakanian steps away and waves a wobbly Kaki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kaki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kannissa Kaki has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaki.
Kaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirakanian finish him?
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sirakanian on his heels. He'll look to pass Sirakanian's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Sirakanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaki is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaki postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it.
Kaki trying to control but Sirakanian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirakanian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaki stands up over Sirakanian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirakanian controls Kaki momentarily but Kaki frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sirakanian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Sirakanian scores with the left hand. Kaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Kaki.
Kaki fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sirakanian tries to counter with a takedown but Kaki is quick to defend against it.
Kaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Kaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Sirakanian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kannissa Kaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirakanian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaki looks for a takedown but Sirakanian sprawls well.#T3#
Kaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Kaki. Those never looked like landing.
Sirakanian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Kaki.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Kaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Sirakanian there.
Kaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sirakanian to the ground. Kaki is now in Sirakanian's guard.
Kaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaki postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it. #T4#
Kaki throwing strikes from guard but Sirakanian blocks nicely.
Sirakanian working a defensive guard here.
Sirakanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaki is one step ahead there.
Sirakanian trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sirakanian has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sirakanian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Narek Sirakanian spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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