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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirair Aghajanyan (ranked 2296 p4p, 2077 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 314 p4p, 295 weight class). Roussel has chosen Manau - J'ai laissé là bas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirair Aghajanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Roussel in a clinch.
Aghajanyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan tries to stall but Roussel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aghajanyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aghajanyan pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Roussel tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Roussel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Aghajanyan.
Roussel struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roussel taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Roussel.
Roussel lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Roussel - that landed with a thud.
Roussel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussel can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Aghajanyan scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Aghajanyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roussel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussel tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussel.
Roussel working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Aghajanyan gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussel tries to score a body lock takedown but Aghajanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussel pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Aghajanyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roussel lands a right hand.
Aghajanyan is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aghajanyan down to the mat. Aghajanyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.
Roussel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Roussel tries to counter it with a takedown but Aghajanyan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aghajanyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aghajanyan rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan digs a right hand into Roussel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roussel's gas tank.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Good body shot from Roussel.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Aghajanyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
Roussel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roussel's face.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Aghajanyan misses with the head strike.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Roussel avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Roussel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roussel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Roussel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aghajanyan misses with a low kick.
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Roussel throws a punch but it's blocked by Aghajanyan.
Roussel digs a right hand into Aghajanyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aghajanyan's gas tank.
Aghajanyan gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Roussel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Roussel against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aghajanyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Aghajanyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decent striking displayed by Aghajanyan there.
Aghajanyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roussel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aghajanyan scores with a punch to the head.
Aghajanyan closes the distance but Roussel moves to the side
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel avoids the body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Roussel misses.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
Aghajanyan swings widly with a right hand
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Roussel moves away
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aghajanyan tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away.
Roussel keeps the fight on the outside.
Roussel slips a jab from Aghajanyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Roussel against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a nice uppercut.
Roussel is looking to control Aghajanyan's arms but Aghajanyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roussel has his back to the cage.
A short right from Roussel on the inside.
Roussel pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roussel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roussel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aghajanyan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Roussel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aghajanyan defending well though.
Roussel working over Aghajanyan with some ground and pound. Aghajanyan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan taking some punishment here, with Roussel in his half guard.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Roussel wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Roussel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aghajanyan defending well though.
Roussel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussel with the ground and pound but Aghajanyan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Aghajanyan blocks nicely.
Roussel stops Aghajanyan from standing up.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussel throws a strike but Aghajanyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan stopping the sweep attempt from Roussel.
Roussel working a defensive guard but Aghajanyan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roussel is looking for a sweep.
Aghajanyan wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Aghajanyan is looking to take a break and control but Roussel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Roussel is trying to improve his position.
Roussel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aghajanyan trying to control the position but Roussel is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel'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. 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.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roussel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roussel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roussel throws a hook to the side of Aghajanyan's head but Aghajanyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dexter Roussel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Roussel there.
Aghajanyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aghajanyan misses with a wild body shot.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roussel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roussel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roussel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aghajanyan clinches.
Aghajanyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel.
Aghajanyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aghajanyan has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Aghajanyan presses Roussel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roussel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aghajanyan looking to throw knees to the head but Roussel is blocking nicely.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the head.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roussel tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a series of punches but Roussel avoids them all with ease.
Roussel swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan misses with a low kick.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch but Roussel is avoiding it.
Roussel slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roussel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roussel gets tackled into the cage by Aghajanyan. Aghajanyan maintains the clinch.
Aghajanyan looking to stall.
Roussel avoiding damage as Aghajanyan throws knees to the body.
Roussel is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Aghajanyan fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roussel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirair Aghajanyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aghajanyan misses with the head strike.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Nice body punch from Aghajanyan - that landed with a thud.
Aghajanyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Roussel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aghajanyan lands with a light punch inside.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Aghajanyan cracks Roussel with a nice body shot.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
Aghajanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
Roussel prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Roussel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aghajanyan lands a glancing blow to the side of Roussel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan misses with a body shot.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Aghajanyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Roussel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Roussel in a clinch.
Aghajanyan scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
Roussel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Aghajanyan tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aghajanyan's efforts to push away.
Roussel misses with the head strike.
Roussel has Aghajanyan pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirair Aghajanyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aghajanyan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirair Aghajanyan!
Dirair Aghajanyan 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.
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hype
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