PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan's entrance music is DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. A fine choice. Sven Jergensen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Nazaryan
vs
Jergensen

167 cm
27
158 lbs
18 - 5 - 1

170 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Voodoo Nutrition

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazaryan is looking to chop away at Jergensen's legs.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nazaryan but Nazaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jergensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jergensen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jergensen throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan 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 Jergensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jergensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jergensen stuns Nazaryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jergensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazaryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jergensen is in Nazaryan's guard.

Nazaryan pushes Jergensen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jergensen checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.

Nazaryan rushes Jergensen and presses him up against the cage.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Jergensen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen wants to stall.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan takes a shot 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!
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jergensen to work.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Jergensen avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jergensen on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jergensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nazaryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nazaryan covering up well under a series of strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nazaryan's body.
Jergensen misses with an elbow to the head.
Jergensen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan avoids the strikes from Jergensen.
Nazaryan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jergensen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nazaryan.
Jergensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jergensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Jergensen rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Jergensen lands a right hand.
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jergensen can do to turn this around?
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jergensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazaryan prevents it.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen being controlled against the cage.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Jergensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jergensen is looking to control Nazaryan's arms but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jergensen has his back to the cage.
Jergensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazaryan prevents it.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jergensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Jergensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jergensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Jergensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns Jergensen into the cage.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jergensen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jergensen lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jergensens head.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Jergensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jergensen cracks Nazaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jergensen missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jergensen checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
Jergensen avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jergensen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jergensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Nazaryan throws a shot to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazaryan off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jergensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jergensen punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Jergensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jergensen is quick to defend against it.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jergensen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan cracks Jergensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Jergensen is rocked!
Jergensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jergensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Jergensen clinches up with Nazaryan and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan pushes Jergensen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Jergensen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jergensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nazaryan wants to get back to his feet.
Jergensen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jergensen is looking to stall here but Nazaryan recovers full guard.
Jergensen prevents Nazaryan from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jergensen jabs Nazaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jergensen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Jergensen scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Jergensen.
Jergensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jergensen misses with a hook

and Nazaryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan prevents Jergensen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vrej Nazaryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Jergensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jergensen throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Jergensen. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Jergensen avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jergensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jergensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan takes one to the chin there.
Jergensen avoids a kick to the body.
Jergensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.

Jergensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen lands a left hand.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Jergensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nazaryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nazaryan thumps Jergensen with a low kick.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jergensen sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jergensen slips a jab from Nazaryan.
Jergensen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Jergensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jergensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Jergensen forces Nazaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Jergensen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jergensen - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Jergensen taking a breather.
Jergensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Jergensen has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Jergensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns Jergensen into the cage.
Nazaryan cracks Jergensen with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Jergensen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jergensen takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan slowing the pace effectively.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
A short left from Jergensen.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jergensen.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jergensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan had his way with Sven Jergensen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jergensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jergensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Jergensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jergensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jergensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.

Jergensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jergensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Jergensen's head.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jergensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jergensen at a distance.
Jergensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jergensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Jergensen with that takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jergensen! But no joy.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
Jergensen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jergensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Nazaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jergensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Jergensen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Nazaryan moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Vrej Nazaryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.