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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 429 p4p, 369 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 63 p4p, 51 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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