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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heath Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandre Nazarian!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarian fails to land the takedown.
Nazarian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hazzard keeping moving, preventing Nazarian from controlling successfully.
Nazarian throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazzard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarian wants to control from the top but Hazzard keeps moving.
Hazzard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazzard throws a good cross that connects.
Hazzard lands with a nice combination. Nazarian backs away looking to recover.
Nazarian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hazzard.
It looks like Alexandre Nazarian has been cut.
Jab from Hazzard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hazzard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazarian doesn't seem phased though.
Hazzard looks to land a combination. Nazarian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazzard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazarian shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nazarian.
Nazarian looks gassed!
A right-left combo lands from Hazzard.
Hazzard throws a shot to the body.
Hazzard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Hazzard.
Nazarian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazzard lands an overhand right.
Hazzard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hazzard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Hazzard finds it's way through Nazarian's defenses.
Nazarian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Hazzard.
Hazzard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hazzard duly obliges.
Nazarian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Hazzard.
Hazzard works over Nazarian's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazarian is rocked!
That has opened up Alexandre Nazarian's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hazzard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hazzard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hazzard.
Nazarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazzard finish him?
Hazzard works Nazarian's body with a nice hook.
Nazarian seems to have recovered his senses.
Hazzard scores with a hook.
A nice combination there by Hazzard.
Nice jab there from Hazzard.
Hazzard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hazzard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazzard throws a series of strikes that have Nazarian backpedaling.
Hazzard lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarian's head back.
Hazzard throws a combination. Nazarian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nazarian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazzard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hazzard.
Hazzard stuffs the takedown.
Nazarian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hazzard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hazzard lands with a right hand.
Nazarian tries for a takedown but Hazzard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazzard looks to land a combination. Nazarian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazzard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nazarian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hazzard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heath Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazzard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hazzard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hazzard works over Nazarian's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazarian gets a takedown into half guard.
Nazarian wants to free his trapped foot but Hazzard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazzard defending well though.
Hazzard tries to kick Nazarian off but Nazarian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hazzard is defending against the submission attempts here by Nazarian.
Nazarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazzard keeps working.
Nazarian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hazzard pushes Nazarian off looking to stand but Nazarian dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nazarian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice combination there by Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a jab.
A jab from Hazzard finds it's way through Nazarian's defenses.
Hazzard scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Hazzard does it's job there.
Hazzard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazarian.
Nazarian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazzard pinned against the cage. Hazzard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazzard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hazzard lands a two punch combo.
Hazzard cracks Nazarian with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hazzard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hazzard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazarian doesn't seem phased though.
Hazzard lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Hazzard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nazarian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nazarian shoots in for a double leg but Hazzard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazzard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazzard with a hook.
Heath Hazzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazzard cracks Nazarian with an open hand slap.
Hazzard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazarian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazzard pinned against the cage. Hazzard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazzard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarian at a distance.
Hazzard digs a good body shot into Nazarian's ribs.
Hazzard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarian should have avoided that one.
Nazarian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hazzard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hazzard throws a combination. Nazarian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hazzard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hazzard lands with a cross.
Hazzard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarian can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heath Hazzard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazzard scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazzard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazarian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nazarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hazzard.
Hazzard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hazzard!
Nazarian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hazzard did well to prevent Nazarian getting side control.
Hazzard looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarian working over Hazzard with some ground and pound. Hazzard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hazzard pushes Nazarian off looking to stand but Nazarian dives back in and keeps control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hazzard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nazarian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hazzard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazarian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hazzard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hazzard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarian.
Hazzard wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Hazzard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarian fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazzard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hazzard duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Hazzard scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Hazzard. No joy for Nazarian on that attempt.
Hazzard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nazarian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Hazzard as Nazarian shoots in.
Hazzard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazzard tries to avoid it but Nazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazzard to the ground. Hazzard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nazarian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Hazzard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nazarian doesn't seem phased though.
Hazzard swinging wildly here.
Nazarian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hazzard as he avoids it easily.
Hazzard lands a jab to Nazarian's midsection.
Nazarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazzard is fending him off so far but Nazarian persists. Nope, Hazzard circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Hazzard.
Nazarian fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hazzard both land. Nice combination.
Hazzard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazzard tries to avoid it but Nazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazzard to the ground. Hazzard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazzard stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazarian. Nazarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazarian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hazzard to the mat! Hazzard manages to get full guard.
Nazarian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazzard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarian is controlling him.
Nazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazzard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarian chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarian advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nazarian.
Nazarian tries to advance to mount but Hazzard denies him.
Nazarian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hazzard is pushing Nazarian's head away, looking to escape. Nazarian manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarian throws an elbow but Hazzard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hazzard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarian at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Nazarian or perhaps it was just good defense by Hazzard which made him look bad.
Hazzard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Hazzard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nazarian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hazzard punishes Nazarian's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarian shoots in but Hazzard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hazzard lunges at Nazarian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazarian's hand.
Hazzard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazzard lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarian's head back.
Hazzard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hazzard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazzard, as that shot connected.
Hazzard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hazzard!
Nazarian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nazarian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazzard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Hazzard.
Nice shot lands for Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a one two! Nazarian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hazzard. No joy for Nazarian on that attempt.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nazarian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazzard scores with a jab.
Hazzard thuds a left hand into Nazarian's body.
Nazarian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hazzard did well to prevent Nazarian getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazzard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard won't allow Nazarian to pass to mount.
Nazarian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazzard defending well though.
Hazzard is trying to stand back up but Nazarian is controlling him
Nazarian lands strikes from half guard.
Nazarian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nazarian thows a huge punch but Hazzard dodges it nicely.
Nazarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazzard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hazzard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Hazzard.
Nazarian fails to land the takedown.
Hazzard connects with a right hand. Nazarian shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazzard, as that shot connected.
Nazarian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nazarian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarian unloads with some shots from mount but Hazzard bucks and avoids them well.
Hazzard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazarian on the ground.
Nazarian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nazarian misses with a head shot.
Nazarian is landing with some decent strikes but Hazzard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nazarian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nazarian misses with a head shot.
Nazarian punching from mount but Hazzard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexandre Nazarian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hazzard's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nazarian thowing shots but they're missing.
Hazzard tries to buck Nazarian off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hazzard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nazarian wants to control the pace but Hazzard is squirming around nicely.
Nazarian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nazarian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazzard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nazarian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hazzard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hazzard shrugs it off.
Nazarian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hazzard's face.
Nazarian looking to control but Hazzard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandre Nazarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nazarian.
Nazarian thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hazzard is squirming around, avoiding Nazarian's attempts to control the action.
Nazarian looking to secure an arm triangle but Hazzard defends it well.
Hazzard is squirming around, avoiding Nazarian's attempts to control the action.
Heath Hazzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazzard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandre Nazarian.
I think Hazzard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Hazzard!
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