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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller works Nazarethyan's body with a nice hook.
Nazarethyan forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller just leaning against Nazarethyan, taking a breather.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Nazarethyan.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Miller.
Miller presses Nazarethyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarethyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Nazarethyan into the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan stalls.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Nazarethyan tries to tie him up.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
A short right from Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nazarethyan.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Nazarethyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head.
Nazarethyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan.
Miller pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nazarethyan is defending well.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nazarethyan.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Nazarethyan is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazarethyan down to the mat. Nazarethyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan moved away.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarethyan checks the leg kick.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller moves away from the strike by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller scores with a one two! Nazarethyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazarethyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Miller with a hook.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarethyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Nazarethyan didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller stays in close to Nazarethyan's body and controls the position.
Nazarethyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller won't allow Nazarethyan to sweep him here.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarethyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely.
Nazarethyan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Nazarethyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nazarethyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller controlling the position.
Nazarethyan content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan defends it nicely.
Miller jabs Nazarethyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Nazarethyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nazarethyan tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Nazarethyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazarethyan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazarethyan to regain full guard.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Miller down.
Nazarethyan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Nazarethyan's leg but Nazarethyan calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarethyan scrambles back to his feet.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Nazarethyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazarethyan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nazarethyan misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan is positioning himself well to prevent Miller advancing to mount.
Nazarethyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletic Advantage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Nazarethyan defends it.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller is looking to advance position but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazarethyan keeps working.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nazarethyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarethyan avoid being mounted?
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Nazarethyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Matt Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarethyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Matt Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nazarethyan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarethyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarethyan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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