Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 144
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1##KD#
Markovic lands a big head kick that sends Aghajanyan tumbling to the mat! Markovic takes a step backwards and waves Aghajanyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aghajanyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aghajanyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
No luck for Aghajanyan with that takedown attempt.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Aghajanyan's leg. Aghajanyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Aghajanyan rushes Markovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic. #TD2#
Aghajanyan drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Aghajanyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Aghajanyan keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Aghajanyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Aghajanyan keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aghajanyan has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aghajanyan.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aghajanyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aghajanyan scrambles back to his feet.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Aghajanyan moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Nedjeljko Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nedjeljko Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aghajanyan tries for a takedown but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Aghajanyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aghajanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aghajanyan looks winded!
Markovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Aghajanyan off the cage and back into range.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aghajanyan momentarily.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aghajanyan.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aghajanyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Aghajanyan's body. Aghajanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Aghajanyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aghajanyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aghajanyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aghajanyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Aghajanyan moved away.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aghajanyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Markovic misses.
Aghajanyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aghajanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aghajanyan can do to turn this around?
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Aghajanyan.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Aghajanyan jumps back.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Aghajanyan shrugs it off though.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Aghajanyan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Aghajanyan down.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Aghajanyan stumbling back into the cage.
Aghajanyan is breathing heavily.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aghajanyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Aghajanyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Aghajanyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic throws a head kick but Aghajanyan moves out of range.
Aghajanyan blocks the body kick.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Aghajanyan's head back.
Aghajanyan avoids a kick to the body.
Aghajanyan feints the counter takedown.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Markovic in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land. #T2#
Aghajanyan is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Aghajanyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Aghajanyan scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Aghajanyan shoots in.#T3#
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Aghajanyan has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Aghajanyan is rocked!
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
Markovic digs a good body shot into Aghajanyan's ribs.
Are you kidding me?! Markovic ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aghajanyan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
After winning the bout, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws the left hand but Aghajanyan avoids the punch easily.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aghajanyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aghajanyan misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Aghajanyan clinches with his opponent.
Aghajanyan takes a shot to the head.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan blocking some punches.
Aghajanyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson cracks Aghajanyan with a nice body shot.
Aghajanyan looks winded!
Anderson blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Anderson tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Aghajanyan is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Aghajanyan's ribcage. Aghajanyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Aghajanyan fails to land.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Anderson digs a right hand into Aghajanyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aghajanyan's gas tank.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Aghajanyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aghajanyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aghajanyan smiles and moves away.
Anderson sizes up Aghajanyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Anderson pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it. #T4#
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aghajanyan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards. #BC2#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aghajanyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aghajanyan misses the jab.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Aghajanyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aghajanyan walks into a left hand.
Aghajanyan moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Aghajanyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson lands with a hook. Aghajanyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aghajanyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson cracks Aghajanyan with an open hand slap.
Anderson drops Aghajanyan with a big left hand! Aghajanyan is injured, injured bad! Anderson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Aghajanyan throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Skabetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Skabetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aghajanyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skabetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Skabetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skabetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aghajanyan. Aghajanyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Aghajanyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Aghajanyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Skabetti thinks about the counter body kick.
Aghajanyan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Aghajanyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skabetti. Skabetti obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Skabetti in a clinch.
Skabetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skabetti. #T1#
Skabetti has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Skabetti throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skabetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skabetti scores with a shot to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Skabetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Skabetti lands a good knee to the midsection. Aghajanyan won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skabetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skabetti missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Skabetti on the inside.
Aghajanyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skabetti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skabetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skabetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skabetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skabetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aghajanyan's elbow. #T2#
Skabetti working aggressively here.
Skabetti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a sloppy head kick and Skabetti moves out of range easily.
Skabetti looks to land a left hand but Aghajanyan moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Skabetti misses the target.
Skabetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skabetti scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Aghajanyan. #CL#
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Skabetti against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Skabetti can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Skabetti scores with a shot to the side of Aghajanyan's head. #BC#
Aghajanyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aghajanyan moves into range and clinches up with Skabetti.
A knee to the head by Skabetti.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aghajanyan throws a shot from downtown. Skabetti moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Skabetti.
Aghajanyan lands a jab to Skabetti's midsection.
Aghajanyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skabetti misses with a wild body shot.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skabetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Skabetti keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aghajanyan blocks the body kick.
Aghajanyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skabetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Skabetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses with a looping left.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skabetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aghajanyan connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan thumps Skabetti with a low kick.
Skabetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skabetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan moves in looking to clinch but Skabetti pushes him off.
Skabetti shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aghajanyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Skabetti moves out of range.
Aghajanyan defending well as Skabetti loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Skabetti against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Metbal Skabetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skabetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aghajanyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skabetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aghajanyan throws out the jab.
Aghajanyan backing away here, and Skabetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Skabetti circles away.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch
and Skabetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aghajanyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skabetti blocks a head kick by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a leg kick
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch but Skabetti slips to the side
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Aghajanyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch there but Skabetti circles away.
Aghajanyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skabetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skabetti scores with a counter punch that sends Aghajanyan to the canvas! Skabetti smells blood - he's punishing Aghajanyan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aghajanyan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
Our winner, Metbal Skabetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Roussel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
Aghajanyan rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head. #T3#
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. #T4##BC#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.#CL#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
A low kick lands for Aghajanyan. #CL#
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. #TD2#
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.#T2#
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. #REVR##T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R3#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
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.#CL#
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.

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Miranda throws out a loose jab but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Aghajanyan pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Miranda is trying to drag Aghajanyan to the mat but Aghajanyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aghajanyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Aghajanyan is looking to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Aghajanyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Aghajanyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aghajanyan wants to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aghajanyan wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Aghajanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aghajanyan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aghajanyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranda.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Miranda seems to be looking for submissions.
Aghajanyan is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda throwing shots but Aghajanyan is blocking nicely.
Miranda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miranda is trying to control. Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Miranda passes to side control. #T3#
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Aghajanyan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aghajanyan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miranda trying to control the position but Aghajanyan is working away.
Miranda tries to move to mount but Aghajanyan blocks the move with his legs.
Aghajanyan is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Miranda lands a few punches from side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Aghajanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miranda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aghajanyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aghajanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miranda fails to land.
Aghajanyan cracks Miranda with a nice body shot.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Miranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aghajanyan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aghajanyan, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.#CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Aghajanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.#T1#
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Aghajanyan has one foot on Miranda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Aghajanyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Aghajanyan takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miranda is working for takedown but Aghajanyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Miranda has Aghajanyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aghajanyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aghajanyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirair Aghajanyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aghajanyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Aghajanyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Miranda backwards. #T3#
Aghajanyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aghajanyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan is trying to stall.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands with a light punch inside.
Aghajanyan stalling in the clinch but Miranda improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the head.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda avoids the damage to the body.
Miranda prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan. #TD2#
Miranda pulls Aghajanyan into guard. #SU#
Aghajanyan stands and steps away. Miranda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a leg kick but Miranda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aghajanyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Aghajanyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miranda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aghajanyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miranda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch.
Miranda flicks out a counter leg kick but Aghajanyan steps away.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it. #CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aghajanyan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aghajanyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Miranda is looking to slow Aghajanyan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Aghajanyan scores with a knee to the head.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Aghajanyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Aghajanyan shows good takedown defense.
Aghajanyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aghajanyan avoids the body shot from Miranda.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Aghajanyan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Miranda goes for a double leg but Aghajanyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aghajanyan continues to drive forward.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aghajanyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up but Miranda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirair Aghajanyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda misses with a looping left.#CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda tries to land knees in the clinch but Aghajanyan avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a slapping body shot.
Miranda misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Miranda misses the jab.#T2#
Aghajanyan lands with a cross. #ROC#Miranda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Aghajanyan finish him?
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miranda moves in looking to clinch but Aghajanyan pushes him off.
Aghajanyan punishes Miranda's body with a nice straight punch.
Aghajanyan looks to land a combination but Miranda avoids it well. #CL#
Aghajanyan darts in and clinches Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Bruno Miranda's cut even more.
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan is defending well.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda controls the action.
Miranda tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Aghajanyan is pressed up against the cage. Miranda 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.
Aghajanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Aghajanyan moves in close and cracks Miranda with a massive right hand! Miranda, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aghajanyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirair Aghajanyan!
Dirair Aghajanyan made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Gomes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aghajanyan takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Gomes misses with a looping right.
Aghajanyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.#CL#
Aghajanyan gets a clinch.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aghajanyan tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aghajanyan's elbow.
Aghajanyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Aghajanyan has managed to clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomes blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Aghajanyan. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Gomes blocks it.
Aghajanyan avoiding damage. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Aghajanyan.
Gomes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Aghajanyan moved out of range nicely.
Aghajanyan misses with a straight left.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomes checks the leg kick.
Aghajanyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Aghajanyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aghajanyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Aghajanyan rushes Gomes and presses him up against the cage.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomes tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
Aghajanyan lands a shoulder strike.
Gomes trying to stall but Aghajanyan improves his position.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan gets through Gomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aghajanyan misses with the head strike. #T3#
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aghajanyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but Gomes blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Gomes blocks it.
Aghajanyan lands an uppercut.
A short right from Aghajanyan. #BC#
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomes.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aghajanyan's elbow.
Aghajanyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Aghajanyan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes letting Aghajanyan take a breather here.
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Aghajanyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomes.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aghajanyan walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gomes checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Aghajanyan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aghajanyan throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirair Aghajanyan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Gomes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aghajanyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aghajanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aghajanyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan stalls.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aghajanyan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Aghajanyan avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Aghajanyan presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomes blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aghajanyan to keep the fight standing.
Aghajanyan lands a shoulder strike.
Gomes takes a shot to the head.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aghajanyan smiles and moves away.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Aghajanyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomes is just out of range.
Gomes throws a right and a left that Aghajanyan avoids nicely. #CL#
Aghajanyan instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Aghajanyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aghajanyan works on Gomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan stalls.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
Aghajanyan slowing the pace effectively.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes jumps guard but Aghajanyan stands there with Gomes around his waist. Gomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aghajanyan misses with a punch to the body.
Aghajanyan tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aghajanyan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Aghajanyan avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Gomes.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Aghajanyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomes lands an uppercut.#T4#
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aghajanyan.
Gomes tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Gomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aghajanyan under the eye.
Aghajanyan thuds a left hand into Gomes's body.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aghajanyan.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aghajanyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aghajanyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan 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.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Gomes moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Aghajanyan. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Aghajanyan drops Gomes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gomes looks back up at him and smiles so Aghajanyan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Gomes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aghajanyan moves away from the strike by Gomes.
Gomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Aghajanyan finish him?
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up
and Gomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up.
Gomes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Gomes in a clinch.
Aghajanyan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aghajanyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aghajanyan blocking some punches.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan is leaning against Gomes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomes letting Aghajanyan take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Gomes.
Aghajanyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aghajanyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
Aghajanyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomes. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Gomes moves away
and Gomes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dirair Aghajanyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Gomes throws out a counter right but Aghajanyan avoids it with no problem.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Gomes is having none of it. #CL#
Aghajanyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomes looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aghajanyan.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gomes lands an uppercut.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes fails to pull guard. #KD#
Aghajanyan drops Gomes with a big knee straight up the middle! Gomes is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like David Gomes has been cut.#CL#
Aghajanyan rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
David Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land. #TD2#
Gomes decides to pull guard.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aghajanyan wants to stand and escape but instead Gomes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirair Aghajanyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aghajanyan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirair Aghajanyan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dirair Aghajanyan thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Aghajanyan to work.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
Aghajanyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aghajanyan lands a left hand.
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
Ali'i working aggressively here. #T1#
Aghajanyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali'i pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali'i looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali'i avoids it.
Aghajanyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Aghajanyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Ali'i scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan just leaning against Ali'i, taking a breather.
A short right from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aghajanyan's elbow. #T2#
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Aghajanyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
Aghajanyan 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. #CL#
Aghajanyan gets a clinch.
Ali'i prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i lands with a light punch inside.
Ali'i scores with a shot to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Aghajanyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Ali'i tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ali'i escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and pushes Ali'i back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aghajanyan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aghajanyan takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i. #T3#
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali'i or not.
Ali'i misses with the head strike.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses with some punches.
Ali'i pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Aghajanyan as the two fighters clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali'i blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan tries a body shot but Ali'i blocks it. #T4#
Ali'i on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Ali'i throws the left hand but Aghajanyan avoids the punch easily.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Aghajanyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Aghajanyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Aghajanyan pushes Ali'i back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan is leaning against Ali'i and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aghajanyan taking a breather.
Aghajanyan is working Ali'i over against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
Aghajanyan moves out of range as Ali'i throws a body kick.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aghajanyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali'i scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks with his arms.
Aghajanyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Ali'i.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i. #T1#
Aghajanyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Aghajanyan misses with some punches.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aghajanyan throws a nice head kick!
Ali'i circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aghajanyan swings for the body but Ali'i moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aghajanyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali'i throws a jab but it's blocked by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a looping overhand right but Ali'i ducks down to avoid it.
Aghajanyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Aghajanyan moves in looking to clinch but Ali'i pushes him off.
Aghajanyan scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Aghajanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?#T2#
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali'i circles away.
Ali'i is looking for the big counter here.
Aghajanyan digs a good body shot into Ali'i's ribs.
Ali'i throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Ali'i keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Ali'i was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch but Ali'i slips to the side
and Ali'i makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch
and Ali'i connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Aghajanyan is rocked!
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Ali'i counters with a nice right hand that sends Aghajanyan toppling to the canvas! Aghajanyan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali'i finish him?!
Oh Aghajanyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali'i scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali'i swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aghajanyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ali'i fakes the body blow, causing Aghajanyan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aghajanyan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Popara misses with a straight right.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popara walks into a straight right hand from Aghajanyan.
Popara misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aghajanyan! But no joy.
Aghajanyan tests Popara's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Popara tries to keep at a distance but Aghajanyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan is trying to break the clinch but Popara is controlling him.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Popara.
A short right from Aghajanyan on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aghajanyan just leaning against Popara, taking a breather.
I was talking to Popara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Popara avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a body shot.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Popara.
Popara prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
A frustrated look appears on Aghajanyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Aghajanyan blocks an elbow strike from Popara. #BC2#
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popara throws a body punch but Aghajanyan moves out of range.
Aghajanyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Popara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popara takes one to the side of the head.
Popara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aghajanyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Aghajanyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Aghajanyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aghajanyan throws a lazy right hand but Popara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popara looks to score with a jab to the body but Aghajanyan is just out of range.
Popara misses with a hook.
Aghajanyan throws a head kick but Popara moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Aghajanyan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan misses the jab.
Popara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Popara takes a swing at Aghajanyan's ribcage but misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a two punch combination.
Aghajanyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aghajanyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aghajanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Popara clinches.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Popara.
Popara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Aghajanyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popara after a bit of a struggle.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dirair Aghajanyan has been cut.
Aghajanyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Aghajanyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aghajanyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popara on the side of the head.#T3#
Popara misses with an uppercut. Aghajanyan saw that one coming.
Aghajanyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aghajanyan.
Popara keeps the fight on the outside.
Popara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Popara lands a jab to Aghajanyan's midsection.
Aghajanyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Popara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara wants to clinch up but Aghajanyan keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Popara lands a big right hand that sends Aghajanyan crashing to the mat! Popara stays standing though and waves Aghajanyan back to his feet!#ROC#Aghajanyan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popara misses with a shot to the body
enabling Aghajanyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Popara finish him?
Aghajanyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popara counters with a big right hand! Oh Aghajanyan is in trouble here! Popara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
A victorious Petar Popara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Veinte drives through and clinches with Diecisocho against the cage. #TD#
Diecisocho lands a takedown into guard.

Veinte has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diecisocho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veinte throws an elbow that misses.
Diecisocho prevents a body shot from Veinte. #BC2#
Veinte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diecisocho throws a looping overhand right but Veinte ducks down to avoid it.
Diecisocho misses the shot to the body.
Veinte tries to clinch there but Diecisocho circles away.
Diecisocho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diecisocho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Veinte shoots in looking for a takedown but Diecisocho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veinte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veinte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Diecisocho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veinte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Veinte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##TD#
Diecisocho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veinte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diecisocho is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veinte is trying to maintain the position but Diecisocho is very close to passing his half guard.
Veinte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diecisocho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veinte trying to control but Diecisocho postures up. #SU#
Diecisocho decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Veinte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diecisocho shoots in for a takedown but Veinte shows good takedown defense.
Veinte shoots in but no luck this time.
Testo Diecisocho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testo Veinte.
Veinte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diecisocho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veinte somewhat.
Diecisocho tries to counter by clinching up but Veinte breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Veinte scores with a takedown into Diecisocho's guard.
Veinte postures up. #SU2#
Veinte gets to his feet - Diecisocho follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Testo Diecisocho.
I think Diecisocho 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testo Diecisocho!

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