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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Oliveira has chosen Far East Movement - Like a G6 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 cm
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150 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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179 cm
29
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nazarethyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage. Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Nazarethyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Oliveira misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan lands a right hand. Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside. Oliveira blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan. Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage. Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nazarethyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns Nazarethyan into the cage. Oliveira taking a breather. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira. Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nazarethyan misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan. A short right from Nazarethyan. Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow. Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land. Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow. Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nazarethyan into the cage. Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nazarethyan wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage. Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head. Oliveira lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Oliveira misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan. Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses. Oliveira lands a nice uppercut. Nazarethyan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira looks gassed! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Oliveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses. Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage. Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Nazarethyan. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nazarethyan leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira is looking to control Nazarethyan's arms but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Oliveira trying to stall but Nazarethyan improves his position.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Nazarethyan controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A short left from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands a body punch in the clinch. Nazarethyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oliveira prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nazarethyan lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Oliveira takes one on the button. Nice defenses there by Oliveira. Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range. Nazarethyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarethyan. Oliveira tries to clinch up but Nazarethyan circles away and keeps his distance. Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Nazarethyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Oliveira tries to clinch but Nazarethyan moves out of range. Nazarethyan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Oliveira. Nazarethyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nazarethyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nazarethyan instigates a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan slowing the pace effectively. Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head. 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! A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan. Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nazarethyan tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan stalling.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches. Nazarethyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan lands a hook to the side of the head. Nazarethyan trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from Oliveira. Nazarethyan is working Oliveira over against the cage. Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliveira is breathing heavily. Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliveira is keeping busy. Nazarethyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazarethyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oliveira throws a head punch that misses. Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow. Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan. A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land. Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Oliveira working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nazarethyan lands a body shot. Nazarethyan leaning against his opponent.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body. Nazarethyan lands a body punch. Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank. Nazarethyan is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nazarethyan tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nazarethyan tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance. Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nazarethyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nazarethyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage. Nazarethyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan. Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head. Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazarethyan just stands there and leans against the cage. Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body. Nazarethyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oliveira is looking for a takedown. Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarethyan controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suren Nazarethyan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Oliveira being controlled against the cage. Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oliveira throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Nazarethyan. Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here. A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazarethyan trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. Nazarethyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira. Nazarethyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around? Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike. Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan effectively controlling the action here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira. Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position. Oliveira tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch. Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid it. Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head. Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside. Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nazarethyan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch. Nazarethyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira is rocked! Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazarethyan finish him? Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nazarethyan gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Nazarethyan to work.
Charles Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oliveira jumps guard but Nazarethyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head. Oliveira misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Suren Nazarethyan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nazarethyan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan! Suren Nazarethyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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