PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanen comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Murda Mo. Nazarethyan has chosen Cramunhão as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Esko Takanen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suren Nazarethyan's chin.

Takanen
vs
Nazarethyan

175 cm
42
150 lbs
49 - 25 - 3

155 cm
30
150 lbs
31 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan throws a nice looking combination but Takanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Takanen's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takanen defending well as Nazarethyan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Takanen strikes.
Takanen throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Takanen throws a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head but Nazarethyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarethyan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takanen.
A solid body kick from Nazarethyan.
Takanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarethyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takanen.
Nazarethyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nazarethyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Takanen as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Takanen blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takanen.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
Takanen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takanen lands a body shot.
Nazarethyan throws an overhand right that lands on Takanen's shoulder, as Takanen tries to avoid the shot.
Takanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takanen misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nazarethyan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazarethyan, right into the meat.
Takanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarethyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazarethyan throws an overhand right that lands on Takanen's shoulder, as Takanen tries to avoid the shot.
Takanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazarethyan avoided it.
Nazarethyan connects with a high kick.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. Takanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazarethyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Takanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses
and Takanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Nazarethyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takanen swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Takanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a hook. Nazarethyan ducked under it nicely.
Takanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazarethyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan throws the left hand but Takanen avoids the punch easily.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body punch.
Takanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nazarethyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarethyan misses.
Nazarethyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takanen.
Takanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazarethyan.
Takanen needs to keep his hands up - Nazarethyan had a free shot at his head there.
Nazarethyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nazarethyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nazarethyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Takanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazarethyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Esko Takanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarethyan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takanen with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range and Takanen settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
A left lands for Takanen.
Takanen is looking to clinch.
Takanen thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
Takanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takanen backing away here, and Nazarethyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
Takanen works the jab nicely.
Takanen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nazarethyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takanen lands a front kick.
Nazarethyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takanen counters with a low kick, right behind Nazarethyan 's knee.
Nazarethyan blocks a jab.
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takanen takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Takanen cracks Nazarethyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick, looking for Takanen's leg but Takanen calmly moves out of range.
Takanen ducks under a wild hook from Nazarethyan.
Takanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan throws a combination that misses
and Takanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazarethyan drops his hands momentarily and Takanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Takanen throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarethyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Takanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarethyan.
Takanen throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Nazarethyan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takanen takes a step back to recover.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Nazarethyan.
A head kick from Takanen lands but Nazarethyan takes it in his stride.
Takanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanen.
The fighters circling - Nazarethyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takanen motions for Nazarethyan to come forward. Takanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen 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.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Nazarethyan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarethyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Takanen's legs.
Takanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarethyan throws a chopping leg kick but Takanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarethyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarethyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Takanen's head but Takanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takanen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazarethyan. That one must have hurt.
Nazarethyan misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Takanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries to work over Takanen's front leg with a kick but Takanen checks it.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Takanen down.
Takanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan.
Takanen throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarethyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takanen takes one to the chin there.
Takanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nazarethyan is able to avoid easily.
Takanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen checks a low kick from Nazarethyan.
Nice body kick from Takanen.
Takanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazarethyan.
Takanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Takanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takanen checks a leg kick.
Takanen misses with a straight left.
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Takanen's legs.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the body kick from Takanen.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Takanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Takanen tried to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takanen throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Takanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Takanen lands but Nazarethyan takes it in his stride.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Takanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Takanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takanen misses the target.
Takanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan throws a lazy right hand but Takanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. Takanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body.
Takanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it well.
As Takanen backs off Nazarethyan throws a huge counter combo but Takanen manages to avoid it all.
Nazarethyan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Takanen finds it's way through Nazarethyan's defenses.
A good leg kick by Nazarethyan.
Takanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Takanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazarethyan doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takanen!
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazarethyan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takanen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarethyan avoids it.
A jab from Nazarethyan misses.
Takanen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazarethyan just manages to avoid it.
Takanen defending well as Nazarethyan loads up on a big left hand.
Takanen misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Takanen coming out on top.
Takanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazarethyan throws a series of punches but Takanen avoids them all with ease.
Nazarethyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takanen misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Takanen
and Nazarethyan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takanen 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.
Takanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takanen misses with a shot to the body
and Nazarethyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut. Takanen saw that one coming.
Takanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Nazarethyan as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takanen blocks it well.
Nazarethyan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Takanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Nazarethyan lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Nazarethyan catches Takanen right on the button with a cross.
Takanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarethyan.
Takanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarethyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarethyan lands with a cross.
Takanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Takanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarethyan lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the body.
Takanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Nazarethyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takanen misses with an uppercut.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Nazarethyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Takanen.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takanen circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Takanen.
A little jabbing left from Nazarethyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takanen throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Suren Nazarethyan just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nazarethyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarethyan delivers a nice body kick.
Takanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazarethyan cracks Takanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Takanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Takanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Takanen misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nazarethyan blocks the low kick.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takanen thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazarethyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Takanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarethyan misses.
Takanen throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Takanen's ribcage but misses.
As Nazarethyan backs away, Takanen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takanen.
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takanen lands a slapping body shot.
Takanen works the jab nicely.
Nazarethyan connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Takanen looks to land a body kick but Nazarethyan moved away.
Takanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nazarethyan as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan lands a leg kick that knocks Takanen off balance momentarily.
Takanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarethyan counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nazarethyan shoots in but Takanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazarethyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Takanen misses with a wild combination.
Nazarethyan tries to land a body kick
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Takanen connects with a right hand. Nazarethyan shakes it off.
Takanen with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takanen.
Takanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanen.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Takanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Takanen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takanen.
Nazarethyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takanen moves out of range of the strikes.
As Nazarethyan tries to get set, Takanen tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazarethyan manages to avoid the attempt.
Takanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nazarethyan misses.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takanen thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
Takanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takanen throws a push kick but Nazarethyan slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Takanen moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Takanen.
Nazarethyan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nazarethyan counter with a right hand.
Nazarethyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Takanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takanen, as that shot connected.
Nazarethyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takanen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

That kick from Takanen tenderised Nazarethyan's leg. Nazarethyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takanen.
Takanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takanen. Nazarethyan shrugs it off though.
Nazarethyan throws a shot from downtown. Takanen moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Nazarethyan misses.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
Nazarethyan throws out a counter right but Takanen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan defending well as Takanen loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanen.
Takanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Takanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarethyan there as he acknowledges the shot.

Nazarethyan gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takanen gets full guard.
Takanen controls Nazarethyan momentarily but Nazarethyan frees himself.
Esko Takanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Takanen is working from the bottom.
Takanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazarethyan won't allow Takanen to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takanen thumps Nazarethyan with a low kick.
Nazarethyan thumps Takanen with a low kick.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazarethyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Nazarethyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Takanen throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a body kick.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
Takanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range and Takanen settles back down.
Nazarethyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takanen throws a leg kick which misses Nazarethyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarethyan tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanen moves forwards but Nazarethyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazarethyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takanen darts in trying to clinch
and Nazarethyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarethyan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Takanen to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suren Nazarethyan.
Well Nazarethyan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Our winner, Suren Nazarethyan, 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.