Jamie Siraj
Career Averages
Loss Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Siraj | 0 | 6 of 24 | 25% | 6 of 24 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Yannis | 1 | 21 of 34 | 61% | 21 of 34 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Siraj | 0 | 6 of 24 | 25% | 6 of 24 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Yannis | 1 | 21 of 34 | 61% | 21 of 34 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Siraj | 6 of 24 | 25% | 4 of 17 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| John Yannis | 21 of 34 | 61% | 12 of 24 | 8 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 16 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Siraj | 6 of 24 | 25% | 4 of 17 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| John Yannis | 21 of 34 | 61% | 12 of 24 | 8 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 16 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Siraj (-250); Yannis (+200)
Round 1
It’s Canada against the world in this rough UFC Fight Night card that may yet deliver in terms of action but is sorely lacking in the rankings-relevance department. Nevertheless, we persist, as there are 43 fight cards to punch through this year and a fight fan does not dine on caviar alone. The ground turkey of a fight card provides 12 matches, with nine of those featuring a Canadian athlete against a foreign adversary. The first fight of the night is one of those bouts when newcomers collide, as Siraj (14-3, 0-0 UFC) reps his home country against Texas-based Yannis (9-4, 0-1 UFC) at 135 pounds. Drawing the first assignment of the evening is referee Chris Desautels. The combatants touch ‘em up to seal the cage around them, and it’s time for some action.
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Yannis, keeping his hands relatively low, positions himself early in the center of the cage. Siraj switches stances back and forth to introduce early difficulties to his foe, with the Canadian primed and ready to fire off heavy counters. He steps in, lands a low kick and hops back to evade one coming back at him. They pump-fake at one another until Siraj spurs into action with a right hand and a pair of front kicks. Yannis sits on a left hand to get Siraj’s attention, but he is similarly caught in an exchange. Yannis drills his opponent with a three-punch combo square on the jaw, knocking Siraj down to the mat. Rather than playing around in the guard, Yannis stands back up and allows Siraj to follow him, clipping him with another right on the way up. Siraj appears to have shaken the cobwebs out quickly, but he ducks down for a level change and has his bell rung again. Yannis staggers and erects himself upright again, but it is taking the right hand flush again and again.
Yannis opens up with a knee and another power right hook, shaking the Canadian up. Siraj collapses to his back in a bad way, and Yannis mounts his adversary and punishes him with ferocious elbows. Siraj might have been knocked out from the bombardment of elbows, and as he sits up, his eyes looking every direction but his opponent’s, Desautels waves the fight off as he must have seen something he did not like.
Yannis climbs off his fallen foe to celebrate, while the defeated Canadian breaks down in tears. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in one scene.
The Official Result
John Yannis
def.
Jamie Siraj
R1 2:43 via TKO (Punches and Elbows)
Expert Picks (7)
Angelo picks Jamie Siraj because he believes Jamie's wrestling, though not dominant, is sufficient to exploit John Yannis's poor takedown defense. He notes that Yannis was cut after a submission loss and re-signed, and that the fight was made to showcase the Canadian. He advises caution on betting if odds are too short.
Big Brady picks Jamie Siraj based on his grappling advantage. He notes Siraj is a BJJ black belt with good wrestling and cardio, and that half his wins come by submission. He highlights John Yannis' struggles with takedowns and back-taking, citing losses to Austin Bashi and Nick Aguirre. Brady predicts Siraj will get takedowns and submit Yannis in the second round.
Cody picks Jamie Siraj but is not confident due to his durability issues. He notes that Siraj has good grappling and cardio, but his chin is a concern. He suggests a small play or live betting.
Connor picks Siraj because he fights through ugly fights to find a way to win, whereas Yannis tries to be a low-output, crafty striker without the athleticism to carry it. He notes that Siraj is not bigger than Yannis, so crashing into the clinch won't put him at an athletic disadvantage like it does against better athletes. He sees Siraj's determination as the difference.
The host believes Siraj will find a submission spot and force Yannis to tap. He notes that Siraj has a solid wrestling game for a BJJ specialist and a great gas tank, and that Yannis has shown issues in the grappling game. He expects Siraj to chain takedown attempts and eventually find a submission.
Paul picks John Yannis as a dog, citing Siraj's durability issues. He notes that Yannis has power and that Siraj has been knocked down by lesser fighters. He expects Yannis to have a chance if he can land early.
Zane initially says he'll take Siraj too, but then jokingly switches to Yannis for a fake disagreement. However, his genuine pick appears to be Siraj, as he earlier agreed with Connor's reasoning. He notes that both fighters are bad, but Siraj at least tries to win ugly fights, while Yannis has a low-output style that doesn't work without elite athleticism.
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