PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 1142 p4p, 132 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 1571 p4p, 184 weight class). Nazaryan's entrance music is DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nazaryan
vs
Xi Jia

167 cm
35
166 lbs
32 - 16 - 1

170 cm
39
150 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
IniTech Nutrition

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Xi Jia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thuds his shin into the meat of Xi Jia's side.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Nazaryan misses
and Xi Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazaryan thinking.
Nazaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Xi Jia coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xi Jia under the eye.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Nazaryan.

Xi Jia scores with a takedown into Nazaryan's guard.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaryan is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia trying to move into half guard but instead Nazaryan has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan preventing the sweep.
Nazaryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xi Jia's guard.
Xi Jia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazaryan is one step ahead there.

Xi Jia working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.

Xi Jia is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xi Jia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan backing away here, and Xi Jia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xi Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazaryan rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Xi Jia. That snapped Nazaryan's head back.
Xi Jia scores with a body shot.
Donk. Xi Jia catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Xi Jia cracks a nice hook into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xi Jia.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xi Jia dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Xi Jia throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xi Jia looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Xi Jia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazaryan. That one must have hurt.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNazaryan.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
Xi Jia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xi Jia wants to take a breather but Nazaryan is having none of it.

Xi Jia is looking for a kimura but Nazaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xi Jia to get the leverage.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Xi Jia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazaryan is just riding it out for now. Xi Jia eventually gives up the hold.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazaryan keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Xi Jia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia is just content to waste time from the top position. Nazaryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan wants to stand but Xi Jia is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off.
Xi Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Xi Jia avoids them all with ease.
Xi Jia throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xi Jia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan punishes Xi Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Xi Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xi Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xi Jia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xi Jia counters with a leg kick.
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!
Nazaryan swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
Xi Jia shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Xi Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the head.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Nazaryan's front leg.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Nazaryan scores with a four punch combination!
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 Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jab from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia connects with the punch.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - Xi Jia had a free shot at his head there.
Xi Jia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Xi Jia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia thuds his shin into the meat of Nazaryan's side.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazaryan blocks the leg kick.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xi Jia moves away.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a left to the body.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Xi Jia.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Xi Jia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick

and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazaryan won't be happy with that.

Nazaryan throws Xi Jia to one side and escapes!
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xi Jia lands a jab to the nose.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xi Jia scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xi Jia fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xi Jia.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xi Jia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrej Nazaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Xi Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick as Xi Jia jumps back.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Xi Jia moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Xi Jia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazaryan's guard.

Nazaryan has his feet on Xi Jia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Xi Jia counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan throws a combination. Xi Jia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Xi Jia sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
A cross from Xi Jia lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrej Nazaryan.
Well Nazaryan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).