PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vrej Nazaryan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dillashaw Junior
vs
Nazaryan

169 cm
32
154 lbs
26 - 20 - 1

167 cm
29
158 lbs
20 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Hellbent

Voodoo Nutrition
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Nazaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dillashaw Junior leaves Nazaryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Dillashaw Junior's knee but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well.
Nazaryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Dillashaw Junior misses
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillashaw Junior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.

Dillashaw Junior drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Nazaryan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillashaw Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazaryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a front kick that sends Nazaryan stumbling back into the cage.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick as Nazaryan jumps back.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a high kick!
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Dillashaw Junior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Nazaryan lands with a good body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Dillashaw Junior as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick!
Nazaryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dillashaw Junior.

Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but Dillashaw Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior with a knee to the head.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
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.

Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillashaw Junior's calf.
Nazaryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Nazaryan 's knee.
That kick from Dillashaw Junior tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nazaryan backs away, Dillashaw Junior returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillashaw Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nazaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillashaw Junior - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillashaw Junior. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillashaw Junior can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillashaw Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillashaw Junior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick

and Dillashaw Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan cracks Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Dillashaw Junior lands an uppercut.

Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazaryan. Nazaryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
As Nazaryan tries to get set, Dillashaw Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazaryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch but Nazaryan slips to the side
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Dillashaw Junior.
Nazaryan catches Dillashaw Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Nazaryan keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior lands the left hand.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillashaw Junior is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dillashaw Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazaryan momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot that snaps Dillashaw Junior's head back.
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice strike.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Dillashaw Junior strikes.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Nazaryan off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Nazaryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Nazaryan with the counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Nazaryan clobbers Dillashaw Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a low kick, looking for Dillashaw Junior's leg but Dillashaw Junior calmly moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter punch.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazaryan's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior moves in looking to clinch but Nazaryan pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Dillashaw Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Dillashaw Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw Junior forces Nazaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Dillashaw Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
Dillashaw Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Dillashaw Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working hard to break the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillashaw Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
A less than humble Underestimated Dillashaw Junior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.