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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
Camel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarov thuds his right hand into Camel 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Camel fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Nazarov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Camel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Camel ducks down to avoid it.
Camel throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Camel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camel has time to react.
Camel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Camel is out of range.
Camel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camel throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Camel .
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Camel seems unphased.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camel swivels and escapes.
Camel ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camel .
Nazarov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Camel .
Camel takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel misses with a looping left.
Nazarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazarov lands some shots froms side control.
Nazarov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nazarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camel struggling a bit here.
Camel prevents Nazarov from improving position.
Camel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nazarov off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel is trying to stick to Nazarov's back but Nazarov is turning into Camel . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camel 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nazarov.
Camel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camel looking for a sweep. Not yet Camel , not yet.
Nazarov trying to control but Camel is working from the bottom.
Camel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camel is trying to keep Nazarov in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Camel keeps moving.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camel tries to strike from the bottom.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Camel keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Camel has wrist control.
Camel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nazarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camel .
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camel .
Camel throws a hook to the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov throws a leg kick but Camel checks it.
Camel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camel misses the jab.
Nazarov lands a nice hook to Camel 's body. Camel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camel has time to react.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camel .
Camel 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camel scrambles back to his feet.
Camel throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Camel 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camel scrambles back to his feet.
Camel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Camel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Camel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Camel slips the punch.
Camel connects with the punch.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camel .
Nazarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camel slips under a jab.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camel .
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a head kick.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Camel shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Camel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Camel misses its intended target.
Camel swinging wildly here.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Camel .
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camel looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camel fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Camel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel connects with a nice looking jab.
Camel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camel 's guard.
Nazarov is fighting to break Camel 's control of his arms but Camel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camel wants to sweep but no luck.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Camel is keeping the position.
Andrey Nazarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camel is trying to control the position but Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camel .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Joe Camel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Camel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Camel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Camel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Camel 's head but Camel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Camel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
A swing and a miss from Camel .
Camel shoots in and drives through. Nazarov sprawls well.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Camel .
Nazarov misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov leaves Camel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Camel .
A cross from Nazarov lands.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarov. That's going to slow Camel down.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Camel .
Camel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarov throws a jab when Camel was well out of range.
Camel looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel stuffs the takedown.
Nazarov lands a jab.
Camel misses with a hook
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camel 's guard.
Camel is trying to control the position but Nazarov postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camel trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarov is proving a slippery customer.
Nazarov slips nicely into half guard.
Camel is looking for a sweep. Nazarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Camel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nazarov throwing shots but Camel is blocking nicely.
Nazarov trying to control from half guard but Camel is working away.
Camel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Camel is having none of it.
Camel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazarov won't allow Camel to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel is working hard here to advance position.
Nazarov looking to sit in guard and control but Camel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Camel won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Camel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nazarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Nazarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazarov 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nazarov!
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energy
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hype
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