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Event:
Pulse Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Tankian tries to clinch up but Tiura circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tankian tries to clinch but Tiura moves away
and Tiura counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Tiura. Those never looked like landing.
Tankian fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tankian clinches up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
A short right from Tankian on the inside.
Tankian lands a big right hand that drops Tiura! The killer instinct kicks in and Tankian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tankian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Serj Tankian took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 635 Round 3
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tankian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ecik.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Tankian prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Tankian.
Tankian lands with a left to the head.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tankian.
Ecik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tankian is defending well.
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ecik backwards. #TD#
Ecik has picked Tankian up - he's going for a ride! Ecik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankian is looking to escape.
Tankian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ecik is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tankian is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojciech Ecik!
Serj Tankian spoke after the fight, saying 'Guess its back to the drawing boards. Re- assess things and go from there'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 635 Round 2
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tankian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cyklon, pushing him back against the cage.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tankian.
Tankian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tankian lands a left hand.
Tankian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyklon controls his hands.
Cyklon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Cyklon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyklon wants to break free but Tankian has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tankian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankian pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyklon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tankian misses with a punch to the body.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Cyklon blocks a body shot from Tankian.
Tankian misses with the head strike.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyklon's elbow.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian lands with a short shot to the head.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyklon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tankian scores with a shoulder strike.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian has Cyklon pressed against the cage, preventing Cyklon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tankian prevents Cyklon from breaking the clinch.
Cyklon lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a body shot but Cyklon blocks it.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cyklon is trying to push Tankian away but Tankian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyklon wants to get back to striking at distance but Tankian won't allow it.
Tankian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Cyklon blocks the elbow strike.
Tankian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
Tankian lands with a short shot to the head.
Tankian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Cyklon tries to break the clinch but Tankian is controlling the position.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Cyklon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian misses with some punches.
Cyklon lands with a left to the head.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyklon blocks an elbow strike.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyklon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Cyklon is trying to break the clinch but Tankian has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Tankian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tankian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tankian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Cyklon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.
Tankian throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon. #T1#
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian pushes Cyklon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cyklon working hard to break the clinch.
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tankian.
A nice left hand lands by Tankian.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tankian misses with an elbow over the top.
Tankian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tankian misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tankian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankian throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Tankian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tankian digs a right hand underneath Cyklon's ribcage. Cyklon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankian has Cyklon pressed against the cage, preventing Cyklon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tankian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyklon controls his hands.
Tankian lands with a right to the head.
Tankian misses with the head strike.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Serj Tankian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Tankian lands a hook that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards. #T4#
A short right from Tankian on the inside.
Tankian prevents Cyklon from breaking the clinch.
Cyklon blocks an elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tankian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon can't break the clinch.
Cyklon dodges an elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian 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.
Serj Tankian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cyklon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Tankian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cyklon avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyklon's elbow.
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cyklons head.
Tankian cracks Cyklon with a nice body shot.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tankian.
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Cyklon can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Tankian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Cyklon is trying to break the clinch but Tankian has him pressed against the cage.
Tankian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyklon is looking to break free of the clinch but Tankian has double underhooks.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tankian.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian lands with a light punch inside.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian. #T2#
Cyklon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tankian lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cyklon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Cyklon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tankian lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Tankian.
A short right from Tankian on the inside. #ROC2#
Cyklon is rocked!
Tankian digs a right hand into Cyklon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cyklon's gas tank.
Tankian lands a nice shot to the body.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Cyklon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tankian misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Cyklon seems to have got his legs back now.
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankian lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tankian.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Tankian gets through Cyklon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tankian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Tankian drops Cyklon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cyklon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian dips a shoulder and cracks Cyklon with a mighty uppercut! Cyklon falls back against the cage and Tankian unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cyklon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tankian screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Serj Tankian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 635 Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Tankian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morales is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales tries to circle away but Tankian has him pinned against the cage.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales is looking to control Tankian's arms but Tankian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Tankian pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tankian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Tankian.
Morales looks winded!
Tankian scores with a hook to the body.
Tankian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morales to his knees! Tankian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Post fight, Serj Tankian took to the microphone: 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.
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