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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shook Ones by Mobb Deep. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Andrey Nazarov has been cut.
Reznor misses with a takedown attempt
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznor with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reznor thinking.
Reznor fails with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reznor thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Reznor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Reznor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reznor ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reznor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nazarov's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Reznor trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznor trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Reznor looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Reznor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov is refusing to be controlled, as Reznor sits in half guard.
Nazarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov working for a triangle but Reznor defends it easily.
Nazarov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reznor!
Reznor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reznor gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov throwing shots but Reznor is blocking nicely.
Reznor is looking for a sweep. Nazarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznor is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nazarov there.
Reznor trying to control here.
Nazarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov passes into side control, despite Reznor's attempt to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reznor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nazarov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reznor wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Reznor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reznor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reznor tries for a takedown but Nazarov circles away easily
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznor tries for a takedown but Nazarov circles away easily
and Nazarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reznor thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov tests Reznor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazarov takes a swing at Reznor's ribcage but misses.
Andrey Nazarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reznor staying out of range there.
Reznor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reznor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Reznor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznor avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reznor shoots and misses
and Reznor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reznor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznor has his takedown stuffed
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrey Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Reznor with a poor takedown
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
Reznor fails with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznor tries for a takedown but Nazarov circles away easily
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Reznor fails with the takedown
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
Nazarov lands a nice hook to Reznor's body. Reznor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
so Reznor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Reznor slips the punch.
Reznor slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands a head kick!
Nazarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reznor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor misses with a takedown
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reznor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nazarov's guard.
Reznor thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov pulls Reznor in to control the position.
Reznor stands up over Nazarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor throwing strikes but missing.
Reznor is fighting to break Nazarov's control of his arms but Nazarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reznor.
Nazarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reznor manages to get himself to full guard.
Reznor working a defensive guard here.
Nazarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reznor can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Reznor is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reznor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reznor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nazarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznor.
Nazarov manages to get to full guard.
Reznor wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reznor preventing the sweep.
Reznor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Reznor preventing the sweep.
Nazarov looking to control.
Reznor throwing strikes from guard but Nazarov blocks nicely.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Reznor from controlling successfully.
Reznor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nazarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nazarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nazarov!
Nazarov working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Nazarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazarov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nazarov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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