PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Valeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Valeron
vs
Nazaryan

170 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Porsche Valeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valeron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valeron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Valeron fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Valeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Valeron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valeron misses with a jab to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valeron's calf.
Nazaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valeron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Valeron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valeron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valeron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valeron scores with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valeron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan feints a jab promting Valeron to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valeron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazaryan connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valeron. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Valeron throws a head kick that misses.

Nazaryan pushes Valeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valeron taking a breather.
Valeron lands a shot to the body.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valeron can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valeron looking to stall.
Valeron has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Valeron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valeron.
Valeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Valeron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valeron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nazaryan.

Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valeron throws a good cross that connects.
Valeron steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazaryan. That one must have hurt.
Valeron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Valeron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Porsche Valeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valeron if he has to take too many more of those.
Valeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
Valeron lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Valeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Nazaryan tenderised Valeron's leg. Valeron is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Valeron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valeron. Valeron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Valeron digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valeron. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valeron is looking to wear down Nazaryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Valeron is avoiding it.
Valeron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valeron misses with a leg kick
and Nazaryan counters with a solid body kick.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Valeron is having none of it.
Valeron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Valeron.
Valeron misses the jab.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Valeron's head but Valeron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's time! Valeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valeron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Valeron throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Valeron throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Valeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan wants to slow Valeron down by chopping away at his legs.
Valeron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Valeron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valeron misses with a straight right.
Valeron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Nazaryan finds it's target.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws a solid leg kick but Valeron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nazaryan.
Valeron jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Valeron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nazaryan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Valeron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valeron digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valeron misses the shot to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valeron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valeron connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valeron misses with a body shot.
Valeron swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Valeron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valeron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Valeron.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valeron checks a leg kick.
Valeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valeron.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Valeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valeron takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Valeron looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
We've been told by Valeron's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valeron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Valeron misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Valeron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Valeron checks it.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Valeron is out of range.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Valeron.
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Valeron seems unphased.
Valeron lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Valeron moved out of range.
Good work by Nazaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Valeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valeron takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Valeron cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valeron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valeron.
Nazaryan slips a jab and a cross from Valeron.
Valeron lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valeron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valeron misses with a looping left.
Valeron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valeron throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Valeron with a series of wild strikes but Valeron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Valeron avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porsche Valeron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Valeron just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Valeron saw that one coming.
Valeron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
Valeron throws a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
Valeron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Valeron.
Valeron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valeron.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Valeron avoids the punch easily.
Valeron misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valeron - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valeron. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valeron's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Valeron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valeron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valeron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Valeron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valeron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valeron throws a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valeron scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valeron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valeron works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nazaryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valeron trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeron looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazaryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valeron prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valeron misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Valeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan is trying to stall.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Nazaryan.
A right handed body shot lands from Valeron.
A head punch on the inside from Valeron fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Valeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valeron trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valeron into the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Nazaryan.

Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valeron blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valeron lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Valeron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valeron down.
Valeron tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vrej Nazaryan.
I think Nazaryan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
After winning the bout, Vrej Nazaryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.