PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 270 p4p, 324 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 40 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magomaevaboff
vs
Sirakanian

183 cm
22
170
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
30
175
18 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.