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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 258 p4p, 36 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 225 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sarkisyan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Ector is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monster!. Aharon Sarkisyan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kay Ector's chin.
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173 cm
26
163 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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180 cm
39
157 lbs
39 - 28 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
39 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ector cracks Sarkisyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Sarkisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big left from Sarkisyan misses. Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ector misses with a body shot
and Sarkisyan counters with a body kick that stops Ector in his tracks momentarily. Sarkisyan 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.
Ector clinches. Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head. Sarkisyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Ector lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarkisyan backwards. Ector looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short body shot lands from Ector as the two fighters clinch.
Sarkisyan misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan misses with the head strike.
Sarkisyan is leaning against Ector and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Sarkisyan. I was talking to Sarkisyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ector manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sarkisyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ector. Sarkisyan thumps Ector with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ector throws a hook but Sarkisyan blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Sarkisyan misses the target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ector. An inside leg kick lands from Sarkisyan. Ector moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sarkisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sarkisyan thows a left - swing and a miss! Ector misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarkisyan throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it. Ector throws a big shot that misses. Sarkisyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan ducks under a wild hook from Ector. Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarkisyan's hands. Sarkisyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sarkisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ector throws a body punch but Sarkisyan moves out of range. Ector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sarkisyan throws a hook but Ector blocks it. Ector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ector connects with a nice looking jab.
Ector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarkisyan.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sarkisyan's head but Sarkisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ector has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sarkisyan, pushing him back against the cage. Sarkisyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Sarkisyan lands a nice uppercut. Ector is leaning against Sarkisyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sarkisyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector blocks a body shot from Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it. Sarkisyan lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Sarkisyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Sarkisyan fails to land. Sarkisyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ector is leaning against Sarkisyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarkisyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarkisyan. Ector prevents a body shot from Sarkisyan. Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow. Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow. Sarkisyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Sarkisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarkisyan misses with the head strike.
Sarkisyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards. A head punch on the inside from Sarkisyan fails to land. Sarkisyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sarkisyan staying out of range there. Sarkisyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector. Sarkisyan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarkisyan tries to counter by clinching up but Ector breaks away and moves out of range. Good leg kick by Sarkisyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Ector. Sarkisyan clinches up with Ector and pushes him back against the cage. Sarkisyan misses with some punches.
Sarkisyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Sarkisyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector. Sarkisyan takes a shot to the head. Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector moves into the clinch. Sarkisyan lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ector blocking some punches.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ector throws a jab when Sarkisyan was well out of range. Sarkisyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ector on the side of the head. Ector looks to land a combination but Sarkisyan avoids it well. Sarkisyan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Decent striking displayed by Ector there. Sarkisyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice body punch from Ector. Ector moves into the clinch. Ector misses with an elbow strike.
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarkisyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ector doesn't seem bothered though. Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarkisyan.
Ector misses with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sarkisyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sarkisyan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut. Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. A cross from Ector lands. Sarkisyan tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch. Ector lands a body shot. Sarkisyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Sarkisyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Sarkisyan's head. Ector misses with some punches.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sarkisyan scores with a spinning back kick! A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target. As Ector tries to get set, Sarkisyan tries to push him back and clinch up but Ector manages to avoid the attempt. Sarkisyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ector sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sarkisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ector misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming. Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarkisyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ector forces Sarkisyan back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarkisyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Sarkisyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ector wants to break free but Sarkisyan has control.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarkisyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ector blocks an uppercut.
Sarkisyan misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ector. Sarkisyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector blocking some punches.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Sarkisyan misses with some punches.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sarkisyan prevents Ector from breaking the clinch. Ector lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sarkisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Sarkisyan avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range. Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sarkisyan closes the distance and clinches. Sarkisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sarkisyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Ector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarkisyan lands a nice uppercut. Ector lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarkisyan backwards. Sarkisyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Aharon Sarkisyan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ector is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Sarkisyan on the inside. Sarkisyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sarkisyan prevents a body shot from Ector. Sarkisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it. Ector breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sarkisyan. Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sarkisyan misses with a straight left. Kay Ector seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sarkisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab. Sarkisyan closes the distance looking to clinch and Ector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ector rushes Sarkisyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarkisyan is rocked! Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oh Sarkisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ector checks a leg kick. Ector connects with a superb combination that knocks Sarkisyan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ector before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sarkisyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kay Ector! An out of breath and clearly excited Kay Ector thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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