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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 739 p4p, 591 weight class) and Hratch Tzien (ranked 84 p4p, 58 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha blaring out of the sound system. Tzien has chosen R*ck It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pablo Noriega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tzien.
Tzien sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Tzien has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Tzien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tzien has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Tzien.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien has a takedown stuffed.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tzien.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tzien has managed to clinch.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noriega tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tzien is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Tzien tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tzien 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 Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tzien is able to avoid easily.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tzien lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzien trying to land knees to the body.
Tzien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tzien goes for a takedown attempt but Noriega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Tzien scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tzien blocks the low kick.
Tzien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noriega wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a nice leg kick.
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tzien.
Tzien pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Tzien shrugs off.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hratch Tzien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tzien if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Hratch Tzien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Tzien pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Noriega pushes Tzien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien blocks an elbow strike from Noriega.
Tzien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Tzien misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tzien slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Tzien lands a body shot.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Tzien digs a right hand underneath Noriega's ribcage. Noriega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzien.
Tzien is working Noriega over against the cage.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega is trying to break free.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzien lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien pulls guard effortlessly.
Tzien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzien looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noriega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noriega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noriega slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien wants to sweep here but Noriega controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tzien is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Tzien is keeping the position.
Tzien controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega checks a low kick from Tzien.
Tzien with a nice cross.
Tzien shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega slips under a jab from Tzien.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Tzien lands a jab to the nose.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Tzien. Tzien maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hratch Tzien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega is looking to slow Tzien down with leg kicks.
Tzien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick.
Tzien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noriega's half guard.
Tzien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tzien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tzien is working for a submission of some sort.
Tzien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noriega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien is working for an americana but Noriega has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tzien was thinking about the submission.
Tzien trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzien, into his guard.
Tzien working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
Noriega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looking to pass the guard.
Tzien looking for subs off his back but Noriega has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tzien actively working from the bottom here.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzien looking for submissions off his back.
Tzien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Noriega manages to pass to mount!
Tzien working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Pablo Noriega.
I think Tzien 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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