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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armen Aharonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James LaBrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aharonian's entrance music is Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
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196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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178 cm
29
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armen Aharonian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James LaBrie! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aharonian misses with a wild body shot. LaBrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aharonian with a body shot. LaBrie works Aharonian's body with a nice hook. Aharonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBrie connects with a body shot. LaBrie misses with a looping right. Aharonian moves away from the strike by LaBrie. Aharonian misses with a two punch combination.
Aharonian throws a quick inside leg kick. LaBrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. Aharonian does a little dance to reset his feet. LaBrie throws a hook but Aharonian blocks it. LaBrie swings for the body but Aharonian moves out of range.
Aharonian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. LaBrie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aharonian. We've been informed that LaBrie 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sloppy strikes from LaBrie. Those never looked like landing. LaBrie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aharonian rather than just go for the knockout. Aharonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. LaBrie staying out of range there. LaBrie misses with a body shot
and Aharonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Aharonian moves out of range as LaBrie strikes. LaBrie misses with an uppercut
and Aharonian scores with a counter punch that sends LaBrie to the canvas! Aharonian smells blood - he's punishing LaBrie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LaBrie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian! Armen Aharonian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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A |
G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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