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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Pietrzak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
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150 lbs
39 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Pietrzak's legs.
Nazarethyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pietrzak doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarethyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pietrzak misses the target.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Pietrzak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarethyan under the eye.
We've been told by Pietrzak's head coaches at Commonwealth that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazarethyan is looking to chop away at Pietrzak's legs.
Pietrzak lands a jab to the head.
Pietrzak with a nice cross.
Nazarethyan lands a jab to Pietrzak's midsection.
Nazarethyan throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Pietrzak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pietrzak misses with a kick to the body.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak misses with a body kick.
Pietrzak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak blocks a jab.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nazarethyan sprawls well initially but Pietrzak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pietrzak trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but Pietrzak is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietrzak controlling the action here.
Nazarethyan won't allow Pietrzak to pass to mount.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarethyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pietrzak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak moves out of range as Nazarethyan strikes.
Pietrzak feints and as Nazarethyan raises his hands in defense, Pietrzak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pietrzak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazarethyan's guard.
Pietrzak thows a huge punch but Nazarethyan dodges it nicely.
Pietrzak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pietrzak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietrzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarethyan defending well though.
Pietrzak trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but Pietrzak is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nazarethyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nazarethyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pietrzak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pietrzak trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Nazarethyan keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
Pietrzak passes into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan connects with a body shot that sends Pietrzak's belly button to the back.
Nazarethyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Nazarethyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pietrzak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pietrzak lands an overhand right.
Pietrzak wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Pietrzak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Pietrzak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pietrzak is in Nazarethyan's guard.
Nazarethyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nazarethyan keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pietrzak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep here but Pietrzak controlling him for the moment.
Nazarethyan has his hands on Pietrzak's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietrzak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Nazarethyan drives through and clinches with Pietrzak against the cage.
Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pietrzak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Pietrzak.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
Pietrzak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarethyan. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak jabs at Nazarethyan's body.
Pietrzak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pietrzak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazarethyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nazarethyan digs a good body shot into Pietrzak's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pietrzak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch
and Pietrzak counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarethyan looks to throw the jab but Pietrzak is out of range.
Pietrzak lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Pietrzak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that Pietrzak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietrzak also avoids with ease.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Nazarethyan moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pietrzak to score with a decent uppercut.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws the left hand but Pietrzak avoids the punch easily.
Nazarethyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pietrzak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartek Pietrzak is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pietrzak connects with a nice looking jab.
Pietrzak scoring well with a low kick there.
Pietrzak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarethyan punishes Pietrzak's body with a nice straight punch.
Pietrzak misses with a hook
and Nazarethyan counters with a good low kick that Pietrzak was not able to check.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
A nice side step and Nazarethyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pietrzak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan thinks about the counter body kick.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it well and moves away.
Pietrzak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pietrzak in his tracks.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Nazarethyan finds it's target.
Nazarethyan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pietrzak throws an off balance right hand
and Pietrzak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarethyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarethyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pietrzak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pietrzak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Pietrzak scores with a body shot.
Nazarethyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan connects with a body shot that sends Pietrzak's belly button to the back.
Pietrzak misses with a hook.
Pietrzak thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it
and Nazarethyan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pietrzak lands with a good body shot.
Pietrzak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pietrzak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazarethyan can pounce on him.
Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarethyan sizes up Pietrzak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Nazarethyan misses.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarethyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Pietrzak misses the target.
No joy there for Nazarethyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nazarethyan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pietrzak can pounce on him.
Nazarethyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pietrzak works Nazarethyan's body with a nice hook.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pietrzak tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
Pietrzak avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pietrzak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nazarethyan did well to prevent Pietrzak getting side control.
Pietrzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan is refusing to be controlled, as Pietrzak sits in half guard.
Pietrzak uses his free foot to push down on Nazarethyan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nazarethyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak thowing shots but they're missing.
Pietrzak wants to control the pace but Nazarethyan is squirming around nicely.
Pietrzak throws some wild stikes that Nazarethyan manages to avoid easily.
Nazarethyan taking shots to the head.
Nazarethyan regains half guard.
Nazarethyan tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.
Nazarethyan is looking to control Pietrzak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarethyan avoid being mounted?
Nazarethyan keeping control of the position.
That's two 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.
Pietrzak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarethyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Pietrzak working Nazarethyan over with strikes.
Pietrzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarethyan defending well though.
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura but Nazarethyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pietrzak to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan is controlling Pietrzak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bartek Pietrzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but Pietrzak is controlling well.
Pietrzak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pietrzak stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazarethyan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarethyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pietrzak, pushing him back against the cage.
Nazarethyan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
Pietrzak looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pietrzak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pietrzak stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
Pietrzak blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pietrzak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pietrzak being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarethyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Pietrzak keeps moving.
Nazarethyan won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarethyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pietrzak throws a shot to the body.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak defending well as Nazarethyan loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak throwing a counter right hand but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak works the jab nicely.
Pietrzak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarethyan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan looks to land a right hand but Pietrzak moved out of range.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan forces Pietrzak back against the cage and clinches.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands a left hand.
Nazarethyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazarethyan breaks the clinch.
Pietrzak catches Nazarethyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazarethyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pietrzak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarethyan scrambles back to his feet.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak fails with a takedown attempt.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot that snaps Pietrzak's head back.
Nazarethyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietrzak, right into the meat.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pietrzak moves away.
Pietrzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazarethyan on the side of the head.
Nazarethyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pietrzak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nazarethyan pulls Pietrzak in close to his closed guard and prevents Pietrzak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pietrzak trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan has his hands on Pietrzak's head, controlling the position.
Nazarethyan keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak throws a strike but Nazarethyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarethyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nazarethyan landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of elbows.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarethyan takes one to the side of the head.
Pietrzak misses with a straight right.
Nazarethyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietrzak lands with a cross.
Pietrzak lands a nice looking body shot.
Pietrzak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pietrzak throws a solid leg kick but Nazarethyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pietrzak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nazarethyan was covering up waiting for the punch and Pietrzak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nazarethyan pulls Pietrzak in close to his closed guard and prevents Pietrzak from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak had his way with Suren Nazarethyan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pietrzak moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Nazarethyan misses.
Pietrzak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pietrzak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pietrzak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarethyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pietrzak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pietrzak tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pietrzak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pietrzak somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan keeps Pietrzak at a distance using the push kick.
Pietrzak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Nazarethyan misses.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Pietrzak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nazarethyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut.
Nazarethyan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nazarethyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Pietrzak cracks Nazarethyan with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Pietrzak.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarethyan throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick, looking for Pietrzak's leg but Pietrzak calmly moves out of range.
Pietrzak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pietrzak lands a jab to Nazarethyan's midsection.
Pietrzak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazarethyan has time to react.
Pietrzak cracks Nazarethyan with an open hand slap.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Pietrzak ducked under it nicely.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan looks to land a body kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazarethyan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nazarethyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan blocks a jab.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak scores with a jab.
Pietrzak with a jab.
Nazarethyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietrzak.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Nazarethyan tries a quick counter leg kick but Pietrzak is wise to it.
Pietrzak takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak needs to keep his hands up - Nazarethyan had a free shot at his head there.
Pietrzak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nazarethyan on his heels. He'll look to pass Nazarethyan's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nazarethyan is trying to keep Pietrzak in close.
Pietrzak preventing the sweep.
Pietrzak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pietrzak stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Pietrzak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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 Bartek Pietrzak.
I think Pietrzak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
A very excited looking Bartek Pietrzak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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