PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 418 p4p, 445 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 65 p4p, 70 weight class). Hakekia comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Of Violence . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hakekia
vs
Andonian

180 cm
37
170
21 - 12 - 0

187 cm
38
176
12 - 8 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hakekia.
We've been hearing reports that Hakekia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Andonian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Andonian throws an off balance right hand

and Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Andonian.
Hakekia'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.
Hakekia tries to circle away but Andonian has him pinned against the cage.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.

Hakekia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andonian is trying to keep an underhook but Hakekia manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is doing well to control the position and prevent Hakekia from advancing to side control.

Hakekia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to kick Hakekia off but Hakekia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakekia is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andonian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hakekia in particular looking to stall.
Hakekia trying to control from half guard but Andonian is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is looking to take a break and control but Andonian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hakekia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andonian is refusing to be controlled, as Hakekia sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hakekia is working for a submission of some sort.
Andonian is pressing down on Hakekia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andonian is pulling down on Hakekia's head to control his posture.
Hakekia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andonian 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.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Hakekia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hakekia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andonian wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Andonian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.

Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andonian struggling a bit here.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Hakekia trying to control the position but Andonian is working away.

Hakekia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andonian, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hakekia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andonian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hakekia tries for a kimura but Andonian is defending well.

Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hakekia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is trying to escape the position but Hakekia is controlling the position.

Hakekia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andonian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hakekia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andonian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andonian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakekia controlling the position.

Hakekia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hakekia swings around for an armbar but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hakekia's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakekia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hakekia wants to pass to mount but Andonian is defending the position.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Andonian gets full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but Andonian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Andonian looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian controlling from mount.
Hakekia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hakekia is fighting to break Andonian's control of his arms but Andonian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian wants to stand and escape but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Andonian with a series of wild strikes but Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Andonian lands.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia shoots in but Andonian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Andonian's side.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.

It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia throws a one two combo.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lands with a nice combination. Hakekia backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has Andonian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andonian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Andonian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Hakekia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andonian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Andonian tries to get set, Hakekia tries to push him back and clinch up but Andonian manages to avoid the attempt.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hakekia lands with a nice combination. Andonian backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Andonian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andonian leaves Hakekia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Andonian.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is looking for a counter combo.
Andonian throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a one-two to the body.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.

Andonian pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hakekia's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to break free but Andonian pushes him back against the cage.
Hakekia blocks an elbow strike.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Andonian breaks the clinch.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Andonian coming out on top.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Andonian circles away easily
and Andonian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andonian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Andonian as Hakekia shoots in.
Andonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Andonian.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hakekia or perhaps it was just good defense by Andonian, which made it look bad.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andonian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
Andonian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andonian clinches.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia is looking to wear down Andonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Hakekia has a takedown stuffed.
Andonian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andonian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.